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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | Agnes Scott College | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Decatur, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 975 | 1,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | agnesscott.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | Agnes Scott College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $45,456 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $45,456 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $13,375 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,153 | $24,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,163 | $34,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | Agnes Scott College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,019 | 1,879 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 1,250 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1280 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Birmingham Southern College | Agnes Scott College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | Agnes Scott College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | Agnes Scott College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | Agnes Scott College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | Agnes Scott College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Agnes Scott College is larger than than Birmingham Southern College based on total student enrollment (1,114 students vs. 975 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Agnes Scott College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or Agnes Scott College?
- Agnes Scott College is 127.3% more expensive to attend than Birmingham Southern College for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.3% higher at Agnes Scott College than Birmingham Southern College ($45,456.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Birmingham Southern College than Agnes Scott College ($21,153 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Agnes Scott College are 4.7% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($13,375 vs. $14,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College as Agnes Scott College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 141.9% larger than aid received Birmingham Southern College ($34,267 vs. $14,163)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Agnes Scott College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College or Agnes Scott College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Agnes Scott College or Birmingham Southern College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Birmingham Southern College (3.72)
- Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Birmingham Southern College (57.2%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Agnes Scott College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College or Agnes Scott 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 Agnes Scott College and Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Birmingham Southern College (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,600)
- Birmingham Southern College students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($26,850 vs. $27,000)
- Birmingham Southern College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Birmingham Southern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/