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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama AUM Birmingham Southern College WCCD University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College Calvin University SAU CMU Tuskegee University| Spring Hill College | Cornerstone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 977 | 1,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,820 | $28,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,820 | $28,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,212 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,271 | $23,147 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,175 | $17,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,279 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 1,347 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Springhill | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Springhill | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Cornerstone University | ||
| 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
- Cornerstone University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,735 students vs. 977 students)
Springhill vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 24% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($28,300.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Cornerstone University than Spring Hill College ($28,300.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Cornerstone University ($20,271 vs. $23,147)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 0.1% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($12,200 vs. $12,212)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($17,372 vs. $17,175)
Springhill vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 87 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Springhill (59.1%)
Springhill vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Cornerstone University? 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 Cornerstone University and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Cornerstone University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $38,800)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/