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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | NCU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 975 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,153 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,163 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,019 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1280 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $245 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | NCU | ||
| 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
- Birmingham Southern College is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (975 students vs. 699 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or NCU?
- Northwest Christian University is 65% more expensive to attend than Birmingham Southern College for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at NCU than Birmingham Southern College ($33,000.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Birmingham Southern College than NCU ($21,153 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 33.6% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($10,480 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 45.7% larger than aid received Birmingham Southern College ($20,642 vs. $14,163)
Birmingham Southern College vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Birmingham Southern College .
- The average SAT score at Birmingham Southern College (1167) is 175 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Birmingham Southern College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Birmingham Southern College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at NCU (3.45)
- NCU has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Birmingham Southern College (57.2%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College or NCU? 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 NCU and Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Birmingham Southern College (100% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $5,100 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $26,850)
- NCU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($245 vs. $277)
- More Birmingham Southern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/