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Overview |
Alabama | Springhill | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Mobile, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | shc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Springhill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $22,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $22,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $12,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $20,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $17,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | Springhill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 2,279 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 1,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1110/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama | Springhill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Springhill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alabama | Springhill | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama | Springhill | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Springhill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 977 students)
Alabama vs. Springhill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Springhill?
- Spring Hill College is 105.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($22,820.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Alabama than Spring Hill College ($32,400.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Alabama ($20,271 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 21.5% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,212 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 4.8% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($17,175 vs. $16,394)
Alabama vs. Springhill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Springhill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springhill or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 61 points higher than at Springhill (1120)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Springhill (25)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Springhill (59.1%)
Alabama vs. Springhill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Springhill? 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 Springhill and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Spring Hill College (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $1,200 more per year than Springhill graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $48,700)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/