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Elmhurst College Loyola Lewis University Benedictine University University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama Bradley Augustana UIC AUM Carthage| Spring Hill College | North Central College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | North Central College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Naperville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 2,695 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | northcentralcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | North Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $42,866 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $42,866 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $25,285 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $30,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | North Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 3,104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Springhill | North Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | North Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Springhill | North Central College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Springhill | North Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | North Central 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
- North Central College is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. North Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or North Central College?
- North Central College is 97.2% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at North Central College than Spring Hill College ($42,866.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than North Central College ($21,018 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 1.8% lower than costs at North Central College ($11,784 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as North Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 107.4% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($30,776 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. North Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or North Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central College or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 5 points higher than at Springhill (1120)
- Incoming Springhill students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at North Central College (25)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than North Central College (60.9%)
Springhill vs. North Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or North Central 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 North Central College and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Spring Hill College (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $200 more per year than Springhill graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,700)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/