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Overview |
Springhill | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Springhill | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Springhill | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $232 |
Diversity |
Springhill | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Springhill | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | St. Andrews 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
- Spring Hill College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,046 students vs. 809 students)
Springhill vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at St. Andrews University than Spring Hill College ($28,600.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than St. Andrews University ($21,018 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 2.6% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($11,480 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($17,026 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 202 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Springhill vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than St. Andrews University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $12,300 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $36,400)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/