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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama AUM Birmingham Southern College WCCD University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College TROY Tuskegee University Southeastern Bible College Goucher College| Spring Hill College | Saint Catharine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Springhill | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $206 |
Diversity |
Springhill | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Springhill | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | - | ||
Campus |
Springhill | St. Catharine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Hill College is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (1,046 students vs. 649 students)
Springhill vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or St. Catharine?
- Spring Hill College is 10.1% more expensive to attend than St. Catharine for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Springhill than Saint Catharine College ($21,732.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than St. Catharine ($21,018 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 22.3% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($9,636 vs. $11,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Saint Catharine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 59.5% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($14,836 vs. $9,299)
Springhill vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 172 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- St. Catharine has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and Springhill.
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $15,700 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $33,000)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/