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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama North Carolina Central University AUM Birmingham Southern College Jackson State University University of Alabama at Birmingham WCCD NSU Bishop State Community College University of West Georgia| Spring Hill College | Alcorn State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Springhill | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $292 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Springhill | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Alcorn State University?
- Spring Hill College is 176.2% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.2% higher at Springhill than Alcorn State University ($21,732.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than Springhill ($14,864 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 14.9% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,255 vs. $11,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Alcorn State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 42.8% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($14,836 vs. $10,386)
Springhill vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 249 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Springhill vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Alcorn State University? 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 Alcorn State University and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Alcorn State University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $33,600)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/