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URI Southern New Hampshire University Western New England University JMU UMass Dartmouth Plymouth UNH SUNY Cortland Quinnipiac Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of New England| Springfield College | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springfield College | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $34,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $13,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $9,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Springfield College | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 505 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Springfield College | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 748 students)
Springfield College vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or UNH Manchester?
- Springfield College is 181% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Springfield College than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($42,566.00 vs. $34,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Springfield College ($13,097 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 9.2% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,000 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 201.1% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($28,817 vs. $9,570)
Springfield College vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 32 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $6,100 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/