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Overview |
Springhill | NCU | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springhill | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $245 |
Diversity |
Springhill | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Springhill | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | NCU | ||
| 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 NCU based on total student enrollment (1,046 students vs. 699 students)
Springhill vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or NCU?
- Northwest Christian University is 51.8% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at NCU than Spring Hill College ($33,000.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than NCU ($21,018 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 12.4% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,480 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 39.1% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($20,642 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 128 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NCU (3.45)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than NCU (66.8%)
Springhill vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or NCU? 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 NCU and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Spring Hill College (100% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $2,800 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $45,900)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/