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Overview |
Springfield College | UB | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Springfield College | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Springfield College | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $201 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | UB | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Springfield College | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or UB?
- Springfield College is 481.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Springfield College than University at Buffalo ($41,128.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Springfield College ($18,524 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 18.2% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($13,720 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 233% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($28,376 vs. $8,521)
Springfield College vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 131 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming UB students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than UB (67.7%)
Springfield College vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or UB? 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 UB and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Springfield College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $11,200 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $47,200)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,500)
- UB graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/