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Overview |
C of I | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 2,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,180 | $42,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,180 | $42,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,935 | $14,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,602 | $29,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,927 | $28,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
C of I | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,553 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 2,150 | 2,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
C of I | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
C of I | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
C of I | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 63% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 1,076 students)
C of I vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 21% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $35,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Springfield College than The College of Idaho ($42,566.00 vs. $35,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than Springfield College ($22,602 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 19% lower than costs at Springfield College ($11,935 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 11.1% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($28,817 vs. $25,927)
C of I vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or C of I .
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than C of I (47.2%)
C of I vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or Springfield College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Springfield College and C of I.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than The College of Idaho (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $1,500 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,700)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,495 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,995)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/