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Overview |
Springfield College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1113/1298 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 803 students)
Springfield College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Hollins College?
- Springfield College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Springfield College than Hollins University ($41,128.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Springfield College ($21,207 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 9% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,720 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 25.6% larger than aid received Springfield College ($35,635 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 82 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Springfield College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Hollins 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 Hollins College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Hollins University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $35,600)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/