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Samford University Clemson North Greenville University Lander University Winthrop University University of Alabama at Birmingham Berry College Furman CSU Liberty University Springhill AUM| Birmingham Southern College | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | AU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 731 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,500 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,500 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,300 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,170 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,223 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,987 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 2,071 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Birmingham Southern College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $277 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Birmingham Southern College based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 731 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or AU?
- Anderson University is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Birmingham Southern College for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $21,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at AU than Birmingham Southern College ($32,710.00 vs. $21,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Birmingham Southern College ($22,222 vs. $24,170)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 16.4% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($12,290 vs. $14,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 79.9% larger than aid received Birmingham Southern College ($25,586 vs. $14,223)
Birmingham Southern College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Birmingham Southern College .
- The average SAT score at Birmingham Southern College (1167) is 89 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Birmingham Southern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman Birmingham Southern College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.72) as students at AU (3.72)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Birmingham Southern College (51.9%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College or AU? 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 AU and Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at Birmingham Southern College is higher than Anderson University (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $13,500 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $37,500)
- Birmingham Southern College students graduate with a $12 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($26,850 vs. $26,862)
- Anderson University and Birmingham Southern College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($277 vs. $277)
- More Birmingham Southern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/