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Overview |
Springfield College | URI | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Springfield College | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Springfield College | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $242 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | URI | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Springfield College | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | URI | ||
| 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 of Rhode Island is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 2,785 students)
Springfield College vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or URI?
- Springfield College is 201.5% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Springfield College than University of Rhode Island ($42,566.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Springfield College ($20,964 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 4.9% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($14,202 vs. $14,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as University of Rhode Island (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 125.1% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($28,817 vs. $12,803)
Springfield College vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 35 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming URI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or URI? 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 URI and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than University of Rhode Island (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $9,000 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $1,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($23,438 vs. $24,500)
- URI graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/