- University of West Alabama is a public school while Spring Hill College (SHC) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- SHC has more expensive tuition of $23,270 than University of West Alabama ($20,090).
- University of West Alabama has tighter acceptance rate of 28.21% than SHC (45.68%).
- SHC has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than University of West Alabama (930).
- University of West Alabama is larger with 5,860 students than SHC (1,046 students).
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| #6 in Alabama | Rankings | #206 in Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Livingston, AL | Location | Mobile, AL |
| Known as | SHC | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,990 Alabama residents $20,090 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $23,270 |
| $6,868 Alabama residents $13,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,854 |
| $3,247 | Financial Aid | $13,853 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 28.21% | Acceptance Rate | 45.68% |
| 22.12% | Yield | 10.12% |
| 930 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,860 | Total Students | 1,046 |
| 2,427 | Undergraduate | 933 |
| 3,433 | Graduate | 113 |
| 4,362 | Online Enrollment | 128 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 38% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $40,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 927) $4,760 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,032) $5,768 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 114 Full-time 146 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 77 Full-time 37 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 169 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 208 Full-time 75 Part-time |
| $61,029 for Faculties $50,160 Part-time | Average Salary | $49,670 for Faculties $50,275 Part-time |