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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama Augustana AUM Loras College Birmingham Southern College ISU Monmouth College University of Alabama at Birmingham WCCD WUSTL| Spring Hill College | Saint Ambrose University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/27 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Springhill | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $266 |
Diversity |
Springhill | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Springhill | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | St. Ambrose University | ||
| 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at St. Ambrose University than Spring Hill College ($34,290.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than St. Ambrose University ($21,018 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 1.7% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,784 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 71.7% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($25,476 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 70 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or St. Ambrose University ? 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 St. Ambrose University and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Spring Hill College (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $400 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $48,300)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/