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Milton, MA · Springfield, MA
| Curry College | Springfield College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $29,207/yr | $30,587/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,806/yr | $22,519/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $26,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,372/yr | $22,295/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $26,827/yr | $23,364/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $32,286/yr | $27,470/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $33,973/yr | $34,461/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $278/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $18,850/yr | $14,614/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,400/yr | $14,614/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,100/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,200/yr | $2,500/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $64,020/yr | $60,729/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,970/yr | $45,174/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $47,970/yr | $45,174/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 71% | 72% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 88% | 72% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1050–1230 | 1080–1330 |
| SAT average | 1125 | 1275 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 27–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 24–31 · Math 27–31 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,903 | 3,614 |
| Students accepted | 6,354 | 2,538 |
| Students who enrolled | 524 | 476 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 8.3% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 6% | 5% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 51% | 74% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,400/yr | $48,036/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,659–$88,666 | $29,321–$69,087 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 74% |
| White students graduating | 56% | 78% |
| Black students graduating | 30% | 44% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 51% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 47% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,746/yr | $43,692/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 77% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 70% |
| Pell students who graduate | 39% | 58% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 51% |
| Students who transfer out | 34% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $47,710/yr | $45,448/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 35% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% | Health Professions 30% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 23% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 35% of degrees | Health Professions — 30% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 14% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 23% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Criminal Justice and Corrections — $121,483/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $132,093/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,780 | 1,751 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 186 | 836 |
| Average professor pay | $11,385/mo | $8,245/mo |
| Full-time professors | 36% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $64,734 | $46,944 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Milton, MA | Springfield, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1879 | 1885 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Men | 43% | 52% |
| Women | 57% | 48% |
| White students | 56% | 72% |
| Black students | 15% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 14% | 11% |
| Asian students | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 0.1% |
| Other / not reported | 7.1% | 3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 30% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,345/yr | $14,653/yr |
| Endowment | $88.5M | $103.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,420 | 1,973 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,950/yr | $7,730/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $8,480/yr | $6,472/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 17 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 414 | 662 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.4M | $6.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.4M | $6.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $62,817 | $239,041 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.