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Overview |
UMF | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 2,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,910 | $42,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $42,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,970 | $14,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,383 | $29,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,869 | $28,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
UMF | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,306 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 1,275 | 2,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 915/1210 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UMF | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
UMF | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UMF | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 1,950 students)
UMF vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 377.7% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $8,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.7% higher at Springfield College than University of Maine at Farmington ($42,566.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than Springfield College ($15,383 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 29.5% lower than costs at Springfield College ($10,970 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than University of Maine at Farmington (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 224.9% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($28,817 vs. $8,869)
UMF vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or UMF .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
UMF vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF 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 UMF.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $12,000 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $35,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/