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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 975 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,153 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,163 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,019 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1280 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $206 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % 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% | 0% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | Ole Miss | ||
| 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
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Birmingham Southern College based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 975 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or Ole Miss?
- Birmingham Southern College is 120.5% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Ole Miss than Birmingham Southern College ($26,292.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Birmingham Southern College ($14,289 vs. $21,153)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 21.8% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($11,490 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Birmingham Southern College students is 3.2% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($14,163 vs. $13,720)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Birmingham Southern College .
- The average SAT score at Birmingham Southern College (1167) is 49 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Birmingham Southern College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Birmingham Southern College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Birmingham Southern College (57.2%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at Birmingham Southern College is higher than University of Mississippi (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $1,700 more per year than Birmingham Southern College graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $51,000)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $6,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,850)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($206 vs. $277)
- More Birmingham Southern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/