BU vs Springfield

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

Both schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) schools.
BU has more expensive tuition & fees ($68,102) than Springfield ($44,974).
It is harder to admit to BU than Springfield.
BU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,480) than Springfield (1,230).
BU has higher submitted ACT score (33) than Springfield (29).
BU has more students with 37,737 students while Springfield has 2,599 students.
BU has a lower number of students per faculty with 10 to 1 while Springfield's ratio is 11 to 1.
BU has more full-time faculties with 3,236 faculties while Springfield has 196 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Boston University	vs.	Springfield College
Boston, Massachusetts	Location	Springfield, Massachusetts
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Doctoral / Research University
$68,102	2025 Tuition & Fees	$44,974
50%	% Receiving Financial Aid	99%
$54,501	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$29,961

11.11 %	Acceptance Rates	71.89 %
37.35 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	18.98 %
1,480	SAT Score	1,230
33	ACT Score	29
89 %	Graduation Rate	74 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
95 %	Retention Rate	81 %
37,737	Student Population	2,599
3,236	Number of Faculties	196
10 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

Academic Comparison between BU and Springfield

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors