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Overview |
UHart | Springfield College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 |
UHart | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
UHart | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UHart | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hartford is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 2,921 students)
UHart vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Springfield College?
- University of Hartford is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at UHart than Springfield College ($42,851.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than UHart ($27,930 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 1.5% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,512 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 3.1% larger than aid received Springfield College ($29,250 vs. $28,376)
UHart vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 8 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming UHart students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
UHart vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or Springfield 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 Springfield College and UHart.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than University of Hartford (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $2,400 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/