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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama Wilkes AUM Birmingham Southern College Moravian College University of Alabama at Birmingham WCCD Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Susquahanna Bishop State Community College| Spring Hill College | Lycoming College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Springhill | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Lycoming 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
- Lycoming College is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 105% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105% higher at Lycoming College than Spring Hill College ($44,544.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Springhill ($19,697 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 20.4% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,784 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 186.5% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($42,509 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 86 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Spring Hill College (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $100 more per year than Springhill graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $48,700)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/