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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | MBBC | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 975 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,153 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,163 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,019 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1280 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $160 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | MBBC | ||
| 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
- Birmingham Southern College is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (975 students vs. 965 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or MBBC?
- Birmingham Southern College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Birmingham Southern College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($20,000.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Birmingham Southern College than MBBC ($21,153 vs. $22,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 67.1% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($8,380 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Birmingham Southern College students is 77.3% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($14,163 vs. $7,988)
Birmingham Southern College vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Birmingham Southern College .
- Accepted freshman Birmingham Southern College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- MBBC has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Birmingham Southern College (57.2%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at Birmingham Southern College is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $15,600 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,850)
- MBBC graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($160 vs. $277)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Birmingham Southern College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/