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Overview |
Springfield College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Springfield College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Springfield College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,297 students)
Springfield College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Springfield College is 162.4% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford 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 Stamford ($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 Stamford than Springfield College ($13,933 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 25.6% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($13,720 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than University of Connecticut Stamford (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 126.5% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($28,376 vs. $12,528)
Springfield College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 33 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Stamford (1009)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Connecticut-Stamford (23)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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-Stamford and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than University of Connecticut Stamford (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $14,800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $47,200)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford 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/