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University of Lynchburg University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama Longwood University EMU AUM Birmingham Southern College JMU RU VWC WCCD| Spring Hill College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | BC | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springhill | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | BC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Springhill | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 78.5% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at BC than Spring Hill College ($38,800.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Springhill ($19,332 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 17.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,784 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 130.1% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($34,142 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 86 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or BC? 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 BC and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Bridgewater College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $5,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,100)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/