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Western New England University Rhodes College Arkansas Austin College Trinity Centre College SUNY Cortland Quinnipiac Westfield State University UNH University of New England UMass| Hendrix College | Springfield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Springfield College than Hendrix College ($41,128.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Springfield College ($22,626 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 0.9% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,600 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 1.4% larger than aid received Springfield College ($28,769 vs. $28,376)
Hendrix College vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 228 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College 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 Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Springfield College (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College 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/