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Overview |
UMBC | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $253 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,921 students)
UMBC vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 354.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Springfield College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($41,128.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Springfield College ($17,692 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 2.6% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,378 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 219.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($28,376 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 167 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
UMBC vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $12,300 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $47,200)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $3,303 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $24,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($219 vs. $253)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/