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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama MCA AUM Birmingham Southern College Memphis WCCD University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College TROY Tuskegee University| Spring Hill College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | CBU | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Springhill | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | CBU | ||
| 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 63.4% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at CBU than Spring Hill College ($35,520.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Springhill ($18,612 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 15.3% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,220 vs. $11,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 81.7% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($26,964 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 15 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or CBU? 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 CBU and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Christian Brothers University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Springhill graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,700)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/