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Overview |
Springhill | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Springhill | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1073/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Springhill | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $299 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Springhill | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Jackson State University?
- Spring Hill College is 162.8% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.8% higher at Springhill than Jackson State University ($21,732.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than Springhill ($15,292 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 12.8% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,445 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Jackson State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 70.6% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($14,836 vs. $8,694)
Springhill vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 210 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Jackson State 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 Jackson State University and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Jackson State University (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $32,800)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/