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BC University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College SU University of South Alabama Randolph RU Longwood University AUM JMU Birmingham Southern College Randolph-Macon| Spring Hill College | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 977 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #627 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,820 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,820 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,212 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,271 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,175 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,279 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 1,347 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springhill | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Springhill | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 977 students)
Springhill vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 55.7% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($35,540.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at University of Lynchburg than Spring Hill College ($35,540.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than University of Lynchburg ($20,271 vs. $22,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 8.5% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,212 vs. $13,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 51.2% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($25,972 vs. $17,175)
Springhill vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 106 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Springhill (59.1%)
Springhill vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than University of Lynchburg (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $46,400)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/