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Overview |
Springhill | Memphis | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Springhill | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springhill | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $261 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Springhill | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Memphis?
- Spring Hill College is 160.2% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Springhill than University of Memphis ($21,732.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Springhill ($13,873 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 16.4% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,126 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 54.1% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($14,836 vs. $9,625)
Springhill vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 91 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than University of Memphis (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $42,200)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/