- Springfield College is a private school while University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass Amherst) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Springfield College has more expensive tuition of $43,707 than UMass Amherst ($39,293).
- UMass Amherst has tighter acceptance rate of 57.58% than Springfield College (69.89%).
- UMass Amherst has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than Springfield College (1,190).
- UMass Amherst is larger with 32,229 students than Springfield College (2,921 students).
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| #16 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #79 in National Universities #12 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Springfield, MA | Location | Amherst, MA |
| Known as | UMass Amherst | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $43,707 | Undergraduate | $17,357 Massachusetts residents $39,293 out-of-state |
| $36,311 | Graduate | $17,009 Massachusetts residents $34,720 out-of-state |
| $26,331 | Financial Aid | $11,636 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $85 graduate | |
| 69.89% | Acceptance Rate | 57.58% |
| 25.05% | Yield | 19.63% |
| 1,190 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,921 | Total Students | 32,229 |
| 2,005 | Undergraduate | 24,391 |
| 916 | Graduate | 7,838 |
| 7 | Online Enrollment | 3,853 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 11% | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $48,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,984) $7,468 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484) $7,840 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 190 Full-time 188 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,452 Full-time 308 Part-time |
| 553 Full-time 199 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,154 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $70,226 for Faculties $58,818 Part-time | Average Salary | $115,252 for Faculties $64,812 Part-time |