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LSU Samford University NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University University of Alabama at Birmingham UNO Berry College Southeastern| Birmingham Southern College | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 975 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,153 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,163 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,019 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1280 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Birmingham Southern College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $205 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| 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
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Birmingham Southern College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 975 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Birmingham Southern College is 212.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at Birmingham Southern College than Louisiana Tech University ($20,000.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Birmingham Southern College ($12,243 vs. $21,153)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 48.2% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($9,447 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Birmingham Southern College students is 12.6% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($14,163 vs. $12,577)
Birmingham Southern College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Birmingham Southern College .
- The average SAT score at Birmingham Southern College (1167) is 62 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Birmingham Southern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Birmingham Southern College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Birmingham Southern College (57.2%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at Birmingham Southern College is higher than Louisiana Tech University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $2,400 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $6,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($19,865 vs. $26,850)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($205 vs. $277)
- More Birmingham Southern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech 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/