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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas AUM Birmingham Southern College UMHB UIW WCCD University of Alabama at Birmingham HSU| Spring Hill College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | TLU | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Springhill | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 53.2% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at TLU than Spring Hill College ($33,300.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than TLU ($21,018 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 4% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($11,330 vs. $11,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 59.9% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($23,729 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 114 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or TLU? 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 TLU and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Texas Lutheran University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $900 more per year than Springhill graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,700)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/