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Overview |
UMass | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $253 |
Diversity |
UMass | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UMass | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 2,921 students)
UMass vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 154.1% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Springfield College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($41,128.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Springfield College ($22,291 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,720 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 129.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($28,376 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 184 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming UMass students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is the same as at Springfield College (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $8,000 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,500)
- UMass graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/