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Albion College Cornerstone University GVSU Olivet Nazarene University Ferris State University Cedarville University| Spalding University | Spring Arbor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spalding | SAU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,532 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,539 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,307 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Spalding | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 720 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 703 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 |
Spalding | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Spalding | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Spalding | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | SAU | ||
| 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Spalding based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 1,532 students)
Spalding vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at SAU than Spalding University ($31,020.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Spalding ($22,375 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 28.3% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($8,300 vs. $10,652)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University as Spring Arbor University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 26.8% larger than aid received Spalding University ($20,677 vs. $16,307)
Spalding vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 103 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming SAU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SAU (3.61)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than SAU (47.3%)
Spalding vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding or SAU? 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 SAU and Spalding.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Spalding University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $2,700 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $957 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($24,043 vs. $25,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/