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Overview |
Springfield College | UVM | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Springfield College | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.6% | ||
| 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 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Springfield College | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or UVM?
- Springfield College is 152.6% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at UVM than Springfield College ($41,280.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Springfield College ($21,849 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 2.7% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,354 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than University of Vermont (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 47.9% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($28,376 vs. $19,189)
Springfield College vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 169 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming UVM students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman UVM 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 UVM (59.8%)
Springfield College vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or UVM? 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 UVM and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than Springfield College (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $6,300 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,200)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,500)
- UVM graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/