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Overview |
Springhill | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springhill | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Springhill | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Springhill | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | St. Bona | ||
| 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 Bonaventure University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 73.1% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at St. Bona than Spring Hill College ($37,620.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than St. Bona ($21,018 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 22.6% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($11,784 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 86.1% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($27,605 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 54 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Bona (24)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or St. Bona? 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. Bona and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Spring Hill College (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $100 more per year than Springhill graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $48,700)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/