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Overview |
Springhill | Lee University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Springhill | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Springhill | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Lee University | ||
| 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
- Lee University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Lee University?
- Spring Hill College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Springhill than Lee University ($21,732.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Springhill ($19,726 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 33.3% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($8,840 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 5.7% larger than aid received Lee University ($14,836 vs. $14,042)
Springhill vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 32 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Springhill vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Lee 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 Lee University and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Lee University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $37,100)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/