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Overview |
Springfield College | Utica College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $248 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Utica College?
- Springfield College is 77.2% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.2% higher at Springfield College than Utica College ($41,128.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Springfield College ($22,372 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 8.3% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,667 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 103.6% larger than aid received Utica College ($28,376 vs. $13,939)
Springfield College vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Utica College (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $900 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,500)
- Utica College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/