- Both Springfield College and Amherst College are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Amherst College has more expensive tuition of $67,280 than Springfield College ($43,707).
- Amherst College has tighter acceptance rate of 12.90% than Springfield College (69.89%).
- Amherst College has higher SAT scores of 1,510 than Springfield College (1,190).
- Springfield College is larger with 2,921 students than Amherst College (1,898 students).
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| #16 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #4 in Liberal Arts Colleges #3 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Springfield, MA | Location | Amherst, MA |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $43,707 | Undergraduate | $67,280 |
| $36,311 | Graduate | |
| $26,331 | Financial Aid | $58,328 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 | |
| 69.89% | Acceptance Rate | 12.90% |
| 25.05% | Yield | 39.32% |
| 1,190 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,510 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,921 | Total Students | 1,898 |
| 2,005 | Undergraduate | 1,898 |
| 916 | Graduate | 0 |
| 7 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 4% | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $48,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $83,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,984) $7,468 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,000) $9,050 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,700 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 190 Full-time 188 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 262 Full-time 17 Part-time |
| 553 Full-time 199 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 970 Full-time 52 Part-time |
| $70,226 for Faculties $58,818 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,414 for Faculties $76,918 Part-time |