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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Springhill | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Mobile, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | shc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Springhill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $21,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $21,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $11,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $21,018 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $14,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Springhill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 2,050 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 1,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Springhill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Springhill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Springhill | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Springhill | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 50% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Springhill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 1,046 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Springhill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Springhill?
- Spring Hill College is 146.1% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Springhill than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($21,732.00 vs. $21,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Springhill ($16,834 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 11.3% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($11,784 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than University of Alabama at Birmingham (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 33.2% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($14,836 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Springhill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Springhill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springhill or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 27 points higher than at Springhill (1120)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Springhill (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Springhill (72.6%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Springhill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $46,400)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/