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Overview |
Springhill | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Magnolia, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 5,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | saumag.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $12,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $7,809 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $9,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springhill | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 2,916 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 905/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Springhill | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $175 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Springhill | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
- Spring Hill College is 209.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at Springhill than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($21,732.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Springhill ($14,056 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 50.9% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($7,809 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 59.3% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($14,836 vs. $9,316)
Springhill vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 132 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Springhill vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus? 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (61% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $37,900)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/