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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 Wingate University GWU TROY Tuskegee University| Spring Hill College | Montreat College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 977 | 932 | ||
| 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 | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,820 | $31,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,820 | $31,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,212 | $10,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,271 | $26,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,175 | $19,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,279 | 2,154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,347 | 1,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 65.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Springhill | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Springhill | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Montreat 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 Montreat College based on total student enrollment (977 students vs. 932 students)
Springhill vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Montreat College?
- Montreat College is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($31,460.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Montreat College than Spring Hill College ($31,460.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Montreat College ($20,271 vs. $26,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 13.8% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,730 vs. $12,212)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Montreat College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($19,528 vs. $17,175)
Springhill vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 160 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Montreat College has a higher acceptance rate (65.6%) than Springhill (59.1%)
Springhill vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Montreat 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 Montreat College and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Montreat College (61% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $40,900)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat 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/