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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama Morningside College AUM Birmingham Southern College WCCD University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College Tuskegee University TROY Southeastern Bible College| Spring Hill College | Briar Cliff University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Sioux City, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | briarcliff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $33,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $33,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $9,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $21,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $26,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springhill | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Springhill | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $253 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Springhill | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Hill College is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (1,046 students vs. 927 students)
Springhill vs. Briar Cliff University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Briar Cliff University?
- Briar Cliff University is 52.7% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($33,180.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Briar Cliff University than Spring Hill College ($33,180.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Briar Cliff University ($21,018 vs. $21,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 18.9% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($9,910 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Briar Cliff University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 79.4% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($26,614 vs. $14,836)
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Briar Cliff University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Briar Cliff University or Springhill .
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Springhill vs. Briar Cliff University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Briar Cliff 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 Briar Cliff University and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Briar Cliff University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $42,500)
- More Briar Cliff University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/