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Overview |
Springhill | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Springhill | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springhill | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $240 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Springhill | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Mississippi State?
- Spring Hill College is 135% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Mississippi State than Spring Hill College ($25,294.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Springhill ($15,364 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 7.5% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,964 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 4.1% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($14,836 vs. $14,252)
Springhill vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 20 points higher than at Springhill (1120)
- Incoming Springhill students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Mississippi State? 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 Mississippi State and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Mississippi State University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $47,500)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/