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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama AUM Birmingham Southern College University of Alabama at Birmingham WCCD Bishop State Community College FLC JCSU Mount Olive College Brevard College| Spring Hill College | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $206 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Springhill | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Lees-McRae 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
- Spring Hill College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,046 students vs. 855 students)
Springhill vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Lees-McRae College than Spring Hill College ($26,490.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Lees-McRae College ($21,018 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 3.5% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,784 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 22.7% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($18,205 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Springhill .
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Springhill vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Lees McRae College (61% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $14,400 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $34,300)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/