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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama AUM Grand View University Birmingham Southern College ISU UIU UNI WCCD University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College| Spring Hill College | Wartburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 977 | 1,472 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #577 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,820 | $48,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,820 | $48,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,212 | $11,062 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,271 | $23,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,175 | $38,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Springhill | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,279 | 2,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,347 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 978/1235 | ||
| 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 | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Springhill | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Wartburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wartburg College is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,472 students vs. 977 students)
Springhill vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 112.5% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($48,490.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.5% higher at Wartburg College than Spring Hill College ($48,490.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Wartburg College ($20,271 vs. $23,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wartburg College are 10.4% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($11,062 vs. $12,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than Wartburg College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 124.3% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($38,519 vs. $17,175)
Springhill vs. Wartburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 15 points higher than at Wartburg College (1105)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wartburg College (24)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wartburg College (3.48)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Springhill (59.1%)
Springhill vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Wartburg College? 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 Wartburg College and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than Spring Hill College (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $600 more per year than Wartburg College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $48,100)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/