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Overview |
Springhill | UTC | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 977 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,820 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,820 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,212 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,271 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,175 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Springhill | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,279 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 1,347 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Springhill | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $214 |
Diversity |
Springhill | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Springhill | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 977 students)
Springhill vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or UTC?
- Spring Hill College is 177.2% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($22,820.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Springhill than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($22,820.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Springhill ($13,801 vs. $20,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 21.5% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,052 vs. $12,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 74.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($17,175 vs. $9,834)
Springhill vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 33 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Springhill (59.1%)
Springhill vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or UTC? 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 UTC and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $8,100 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $40,600)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/