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Western New England University ECSU SCSU CCSU SUNY Cortland Quinnipiac Westfield State University UNH University of New England UMass UHart Endicott College| Western Connecticut State University | Springfield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 59% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,921 students)
WestConn vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 536.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.5% higher at Springfield College than Western Connecticut State University ($41,128.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Springfield College ($15,862 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 6.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,720 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 213.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($28,376 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
WestConn vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $200 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/