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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama AUM Birmingham Southern College Penn State Harrisburg WCCD University of Alabama at Birmingham Notre Dame College Bishop State Community College St. Joe's Tuskegee University| Spring Hill College | King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | Kings College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 977 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,820 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,820 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,212 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,271 | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,175 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,279 | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,347 | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Springhill | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Kings College | ||
| 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
- King's College is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 977 students)
Springhill vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Kings College?
- King's College is 77.6% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at Kings College than Spring Hill College ($40,520.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Kings College ($20,271 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 23.5% lower than costs at King's College ($12,212 vs. $15,086)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 84.5% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($31,686 vs. $17,175)
Springhill vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Springhill .
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Springhill (59.1%)
Springhill vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Kings College? 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 Kings College and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Spring Hill College (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Springhill graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $48,700)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/