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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | PC | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 975 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,153 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,163 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,019 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1280 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Birmingham Southern College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $269 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Birmingham Southern College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 975 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 95% more expensive to attend than Birmingham Southern College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95% higher at PC than Birmingham Southern College ($38,990.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Birmingham Southern College than PC ($21,153 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 23.9% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($11,300 vs. $14,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 142.7% larger than aid received Birmingham Southern College ($34,379 vs. $14,163)
Birmingham Southern College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Birmingham Southern College .
- The average SAT score at Birmingham Southern College (1167) is 85 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Birmingham Southern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Birmingham Southern College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than Birmingham Southern College (57.2%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College or PC? 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 PC and Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Birmingham Southern College (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $3,300 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $742 lower median federal student loan debt than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $26,850)
- PC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($269 vs. $277)
- More Birmingham Southern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/