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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | JCU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 731 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,500 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,300 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,170 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,223 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,987 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 2,071 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $278 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Birmingham Southern College based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 731 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 120% more expensive to attend than Birmingham Southern College for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $21,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120% higher at JCU than Birmingham Southern College ($47,300.00 vs. $21,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Birmingham Southern College than JCU ($24,170 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 1% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($14,160 vs. $14,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 127.5% larger than aid received Birmingham Southern College ($32,359 vs. $14,223)
Birmingham Southern College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Birmingham Southern College .
- The average SAT score at Birmingham Southern College (1167) is 40 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Birmingham Southern College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Birmingham Southern College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Birmingham Southern College (51.9%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College or JCU? 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 JCU and Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Birmingham Southern College (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Birmingham Southern College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $51,000)
- Birmingham Southern College students graduate with a $89 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,850 vs. $26,939)
- Birmingham Southern College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More Birmingham Southern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/