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Samford University Campbell University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University BAC CSU University of Alabama at Birmingham Berry College ASU Clemson Queens WCU| Birmingham Southern College | Gardner Webb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | GWU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 975 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,153 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,163 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,019 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1280 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | GWU | ||
| 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Birmingham Southern College based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 975 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 56.1% more expensive to attend than Birmingham Southern College for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at GWU than Birmingham Southern College ($31,220.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Birmingham Southern College than GWU ($21,153 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 30% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($10,770 vs. $14,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College as Gardner Webb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 70.4% larger than aid received Birmingham Southern College ($24,130 vs. $14,163)
Birmingham Southern College vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Birmingham Southern College .
- The average SAT score at Birmingham Southern College (1167) is 190 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Birmingham Southern College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Birmingham Southern College (3.72)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Birmingham Southern College (57.2%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College or GWU? 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 GWU and Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at Birmingham Southern College is higher than Gardner Webb University (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $10,500 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $1,881 lower median federal student loan debt than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($24,969 vs. $26,850)
- GWU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Birmingham Southern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/