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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama AUM Birmingham Southern College Dort WCCD University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College Wheaton College Creighton University Tuskegee University| Spring Hill College | Northwestern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Orange City, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,651 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | nwciowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $25,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $22,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 940/1240 | ||
| 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 | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,092 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $259 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Springhill | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Northwestern College | ||
| 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
- Northwestern College is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,651 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Northwestern College?
- Northwestern College is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Northwestern College than Spring Hill College ($34,000.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Northwestern College ($21,018 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 15.5% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,200 vs. $11,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Northwestern College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 49.8% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($22,228 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 21 points higher than at Springhill (1120)
- Incoming Springhill students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Northwestern College (25)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Northwestern 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 Northwestern College and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Spring Hill College (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $38,400)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/