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Overview |
Springhill | Dillard University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | dillard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Dillard University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $18,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $18,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $10,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $18,949 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $14,651 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springhill | Dillard University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 5,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 4,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 988/1176 | ||
| 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 |
Springhill | Dillard University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Dillard University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $36,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $372 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Dillard University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Springhill | Dillard University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Dillard University | ||
| 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
- Dillard University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,224 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Dillard University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Dillard University?
- Spring Hill College is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Dillard University for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Springhill than Dillard University ($21,732.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dillard University than Springhill ($18,949 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dillard University are 9.8% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,730 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Dillard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 1.3% larger than aid received Dillard University ($14,836 vs. $14,651)
Springhill vs. Dillard University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Dillard University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dillard University or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 232 points higher than at Dillard University (888)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Dillard University (19)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Dillard University (3.31)
- Dillard University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. Dillard University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Dillard 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 Dillard University and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Dillard University (61% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $35,400)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/