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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Spring Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Springhill | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Mobile, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | shc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Springhill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $22,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $22,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $12,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $20,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $17,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Springhill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 2,279 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 1,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1110/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | Springhill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Springhill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Auburn | Springhill | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Auburn | Springhill | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Springhill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 977 students)
Auburn vs. Springhill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Springhill?
- Spring Hill College is 113.2% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($22,820.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Auburn than Spring Hill College ($32,112.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Auburn ($20,271 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 26.1% lower than costs at Auburn University ($12,212 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Auburn University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 47.5% larger than aid received Auburn University ($17,175 vs. $11,644)
Auburn vs. Springhill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Springhill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springhill or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 98 points higher than at Springhill (1120)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Springhill (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. Springhill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Springhill? 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 Springhill and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Spring Hill College (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Springhill graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $48,700)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/