Springfield College vs Husson University

Springfield College and Husson University, two distinct institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to prospective students. Springfield College, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, boasts a long-standing tradition of excellence in physical education, health sciences, and human services, while Husson University, situated in Bangor, Maine, emphasizes business, science, and technology programs. With varying acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, these institutions cater to diverse student populations and academic aspirations. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into the specific details and discover which institution aligns best with your educational goals and preferences.

	Husson University	Springfield College
Overview
Location	Bangor, Maine	Springfield, Massachusetts
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	76.0%	85.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	85.5%	76.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1110 - 1320
ACT range	N/A	24 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		17.0%
Students submitting ACT score		2.0%
Total number of applicants	2,802	2,853
Total number of admissions given out	2,397	2,194
Admitted students who chose to enroll	596	507
Yield rate	24.9%	23.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$34,980	$57,350
Average net price	$20,197	$28,296
Tuition	$19,530	$39,930
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,542 Meal plan: $5,464	Room/dormitory: $7,250 Meal plan: $6,070
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $11,797	100.0% Average amount $28,039
Students receiving federal student loan	83.0% Average amount $5,550	75.0% Average amount $5,304
Students taking out private loans	15.0% Average amount $10,787	17.0% Average amount $16,189

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,588 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%	2,059 Men 49.3% Women 50.7%
Graduate students	723 Men 30.3% Women 69.7%	906 Men 30.7% Women 69.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	32.9%	N/A
International students	1.6%	3.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,168	2,120
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Maine New Hampshire Mississippi Connecticut Vermont	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Legal Profession	Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Public Administration and Social Service Education Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	54.0%	73.1%
Dropout rate	17.9%	26.6%
Transferred out	26.6%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $106,640 Year 2: $128,489 Year 3: $123,852 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $65,396 Year 2: $67,042 Year 3: $65,774 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,789 Year 2: $58,943 Year 3: $64,616 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,628 Year 2: $58,274 Year 3: $62,783 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,424 Year 2: $56,351 Year 3: $59,140 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,673 Year 3: $50,856 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,661 Year 2: $39,153 Year 3: $45,864 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,679 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $40,454 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,084 Year 2: $31,941 Year 3: $33,944 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,110 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $31,905	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $117,773 Year 2: $114,595 Year 3: $129,174 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $71,582 Year 2: $68,858 Year 3: $73,213 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,204 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $59,157 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,481 Year 2: $54,948 Year 3: $57,763 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,701 Year 2: $36,141 Year 3: $54,121 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,692 Year 2: $51,794 Year 3: $53,148 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,765 Year 2: $50,606 Year 3: $52,530 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,738 Year 2: $44,747 Year 3: $50,930 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $47,228 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,887 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $46,461

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