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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 UVA Tuskegee University TROY Roanoke College| Spring Hill College | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | SVU | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springhill | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $244 |
Diversity |
Springhill | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Springhill | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | SVU | ||
| 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
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or SVU?
- Spring Hill College is 15.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Springhill than Southern Virginia University ($21,732.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than SVU ($21,018 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 28.8% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($9,150 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 81.2% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($14,836 vs. $8,188)
Springhill vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 79 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or SVU? 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 SVU and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Southern Virginia University (61% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $8,100 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $40,600)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/