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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama AUM Birmingham Southern College WCCD University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College TROY Tuskegee University Southeastern Bible College Goucher College| Spring Hill College | Belhaven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Springhill | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Springhill | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $293 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Springhill | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Belhaven University than Spring Hill College ($27,980.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Springhill ($19,794 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 29.5% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($9,100 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 15% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($17,067 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or Springhill .
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Springhill vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Belhaven University (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $40,900)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/