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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | EMU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 975 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,153 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,163 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,019 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1280 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Birmingham Southern College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $242 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | EMU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than Birmingham Southern College based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 975 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 103% more expensive to attend than Birmingham Southern College for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103% higher at EMU than Birmingham Southern College ($40,590.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Birmingham Southern College than EMU ($21,153 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 14.4% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($12,240 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 115.1% larger than aid received Birmingham Southern College ($30,460 vs. $14,163)
Birmingham Southern College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Birmingham Southern College .
- The average SAT score at Birmingham Southern College (1167) is 158 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Birmingham Southern College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Birmingham Southern College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Birmingham Southern College (57.2%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College or EMU? 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 EMU and Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Birmingham Southern College (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $7,100 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,850)
- EMU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Birmingham Southern College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/