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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama AUM Birmingham Southern College Northwestern College WCCD University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College TROY Tuskegee University Southeastern Bible College| Spring Hill College | Dordt College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | Dort | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Sioux Center, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 977 | 1,929 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | dordt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Dort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,820 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,820 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,212 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,271 | $27,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,175 | $21,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springhill | Dort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,279 | 1,595 | ||
| Admitted | 1,347 | 1,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 40.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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 | Dort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Dort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $237 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Dort | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Springhill | Dort | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Dort | ||
| 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
- Dordt College is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,929 students vs. 977 students)
Springhill vs. Dort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Dort?
- Dordt College is 55% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at Dort than Spring Hill College ($35,360.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Dort ($20,271 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 6.8% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($11,430 vs. $12,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Dordt College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($21,944 vs. $17,175)
Springhill vs. Dort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Dort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dort or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 39 points higher than at Springhill (1120)
- Incoming Dort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Springhill (25)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Springhill (59.1%)
Springhill vs. Dort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Dort? 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 Dort and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Dordt College (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,300)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/