Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama SNC Clarke University AUM St. Ambrose University Birmingham Southern College Cornell College Iowa WCCD Carroll University| Spring Hill College | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Springhill | Loras College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | loras.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Springhill | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $34,750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Loras College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Springhill | Loras College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Springhill | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Loras College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Springhill | Loras College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Loras College | ||
| 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
- Loras College is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Loras College?
- Loras College is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at Loras College than Spring Hill College ($34,750.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Loras College ($21,018 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 27.7% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($9,230 vs. $11,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Loras College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 72.1% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($25,538 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 32 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Loras College (24)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Loras 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 Loras College and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Loras College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $500 more per year than Springhill graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,700)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/