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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 WLC Bishop State Community College TROY Tuskegee University Southeastern Bible College| Spring Hill College | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | BLC | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 990/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springhill | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $240 |
Diversity |
Springhill | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Springhill | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | BLC | ||
| 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
- Spring Hill College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,046 students vs. 830 students)
Springhill vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or BLC?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at BLC than Spring Hill College ($28,330.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Springhill ($18,525 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 42.5% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($8,270 vs. $11,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 39.6% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($20,705 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 46 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than BLC (58.5%)
Springhill vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or BLC? 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 BLC and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $11,400 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $37,300)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/