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Overview |
TU | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 2,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $42,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $42,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $14,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $29,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $28,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
TU | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 2,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $253 |
Diversity |
TU | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 63% | ||
Campus |
TU | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 2,785 students)
TU vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 476.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.4% higher at Springfield College than Towson University ($42,566.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Springfield College ($15,064 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 10.2% lower than costs at Towson University ($14,202 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Towson University (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 149.2% larger than aid received Towson University ($28,817 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 39 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
TU vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Towson University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,200)
- Towson University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,500)
- TU graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($183 vs. $253)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/