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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | EC | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 975 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,153 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,163 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,019 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1280 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | EC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | EC | ||
| 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
- Birmingham Southern College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (975 students vs. 657 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or EC?
- Elmira College is 76.4% more expensive to attend than Birmingham Southern College for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.4% higher at EC than Birmingham Southern College ($35,270.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Birmingham Southern College than EC ($21,153 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 4.6% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($13,388 vs. $14,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 91.3% larger than aid received Birmingham Southern College ($27,091 vs. $14,163)
Birmingham Southern College vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Birmingham Southern College .
- Accepted freshman Birmingham Southern College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Birmingham Southern College (57.2%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College or EC? 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 EC and Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at Birmingham Southern College is higher than Elmira College (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $5,000 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,000)
- Birmingham Southern College students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,850 vs. $27,000)
- Birmingham Southern College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Birmingham Southern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/