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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 Cedarville University TROY Tuskegee University Southeastern Bible College| Spring Hill College | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $172 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
Springhill | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Lancaster Bible 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
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Spring Hill College ($27,760.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Lancaster Bible College ($21,018 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 5.3% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($11,190 vs. $11,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 20.3% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($17,852 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Lancaster Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lancaster Bible College or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 117 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Lancaster Bible 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 Lancaster Bible College and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Lancaster Bible College (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $34,900)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/