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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama AUM Emmanuel College Birmingham Southern College WCCD University of Alabama at Birmingham St. Andrews University Bishop State Community College Lincoln Memorial University Tuskegee University| Spring Hill College | King College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | King College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Springhill | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Springhill | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $237 |
Diversity |
Springhill | King College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Springhill | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | King College | ||
| 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
- King College is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,357 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or King College?
- King College is 47% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at King College than Spring Hill College ($31,942.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than King College ($21,018 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 18.3% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($9,960 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 53.1% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($22,715 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 115 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at King College (3.46)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than King College (60.8%)
Springhill vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or King College? 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 King College and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than King College (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $200 more per year than King College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $48,500)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/