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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College Clayton State University Georgia State ASU University of South Alabama Columbus State Georgia| Spring Hill College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | VSU | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springhill | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Springhill | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Springhill | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Springhill | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or VSU?
- Spring Hill College is 397.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Springhill than Valdosta State University ($21,732.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Springhill ($12,836 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 32.1% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($8,922 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 50.2% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($14,836 vs. $9,875)
Springhill vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 127 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or VSU? 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 VSU and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Valdosta State University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $8,400 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $40,300)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU 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/