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University of Alabama at Birmingham Samford University Auburn Alabama Tennessee Tech Missouri University of Science and Technology Purdue Georgia Tennessee Berry College UT Dallas Springhill| University of Alabama at Huntsville | Birmingham Southern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Birmingham Southern College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,743 | 731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | bsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Birmingham Southern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $21,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $21,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $14,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,847 | $24,170 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,737 | $14,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Birmingham Southern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,074 | 3,987 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 2,071 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 7.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1440 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 |
UA Huntsville | Birmingham Southern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Birmingham Southern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,850 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $277 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Birmingham Southern College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Birmingham Southern College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Birmingham Southern College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Birmingham Southern College based on total student enrollment (8,743 students vs. 731 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Birmingham Southern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Birmingham Southern College?
- Birmingham Southern College is 112.5% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($21,500.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at UA Huntsville than Birmingham Southern College ($23,012.00 vs. $21,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Birmingham Southern College ($19,847 vs. $24,170)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 28.6% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($11,122 vs. $14,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Birmingham Southern College students is 62.8% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($14,223 vs. $8,737)
UA Huntsville vs. Birmingham Southern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Birmingham Southern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Birmingham Southern College or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 54 points higher than at Birmingham Southern College (1167)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Birmingham Southern College (26)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Birmingham Southern College (3.72)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Birmingham Southern College (51.9%)
UA Huntsville vs. Birmingham Southern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or Birmingham Southern 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 Birmingham Southern College and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Birmingham Southern College is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $500 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $50,500)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,850)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Birmingham Southern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/