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Overview |
Springfield College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Springfield College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Springfield College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 846 students)
Springfield College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Springfield College ($48,188.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($27,930 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 6.7% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($13,720 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 30.2% larger than aid received Springfield College ($36,954 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 70 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Springfield College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney? 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 HSC- Hampden-Sydney and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is the same as at Hampden Sydney College (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/