Springfield College vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Springfield College vs. University of Connecticut Avery Point comparison

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Overview	Springfield College	University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Location	Springfield, MA	Groton, CT
Setting	Midsize City	Midsize Suburban
Enrollment	2,921	493
Type	Private 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#197
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	spfldcol.edu	uconn.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Springfield College is larger than than University of Connecticut-Avery Point based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 493 students)

Springfield College vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

• Springfield College is 162.4% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Avery Point for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $15,672.00)
• Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Springfield College than University of Connecticut Avery Point ($41,128.00 vs. $38,340.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Avery Point than Springfield College ($12,284 vs. $27,930)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 12.2% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Avery Point ($13,720 vs. $15,388)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than University of Connecticut Avery Point (100% vs. 75%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 187.8% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Avery Point ($28,376 vs. $9,860)

Springfield College vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Avery Point or Springfield College .

• The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Avery Point (1046) is 4 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
• Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Connecticut-Avery Point (23)
• University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Springfield College (75.6%)

Springfield College vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Springfield College or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? 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 University of Connecticut-Avery Point and Springfield College.

• The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than University of Connecticut Avery Point (67% vs. 48%)
• Graduates from University of Connecticut Avery Point earn on average $14,800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $47,200)
• University of Connecticut Avery Point students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
• University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
• More University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/