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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM Western New England University URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn SUNY Cortland Quinnipiac Westfield State University| University of Maine | Springfield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 2,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $42,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $42,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $14,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $29,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $28,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 2,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 63% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 2,785 students)
University of Maine vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 254.7% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Springfield College than University of Maine ($42,566.00 vs. $34,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Springfield College ($18,237 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 11.9% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,696 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than University of Maine (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 153.3% larger than aid received University of Maine ($28,817 vs. $11,376)
University of Maine vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Maine (1090) is 48 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming University of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
University of Maine vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine 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 University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than University of Maine (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $500 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,700)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/