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Overview |
Springhill | NNU | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Nampa, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,778 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | nnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | NNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $35,548 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $35,548 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $25,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $21,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springhill | NNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 3,394 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 88.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Springhill | NNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | NNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
Springhill | NNU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Springhill | NNU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | NNU | ||
| 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. NNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or NNU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at NNU than Spring Hill College ($35,548.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than NNU ($21,018 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 12.2% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,500 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 44.3% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($21,411 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. NNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or NNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NNU or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 64 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. NNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or NNU? 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 NNU and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $5,700 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,000)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/