Birmingham-Southern College vs Maryville College

Birmingham-Southern College and Maryville College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Birmingham-Southern, located in the vibrant city of Birmingham, Alabama, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Maryville's selective 65%. While Birmingham-Southern's student body is more diverse, Maryville's smaller size fosters a close-knit community. Both colleges excel in different areas: Birmingham-Southern is known for its strong liberal arts and sciences programs, while Maryville shines in business and healthcare fields. With Birmingham-Southern's higher graduation rate (63%) edging out Maryville's 58%, both institutions provide ample opportunities for students to succeed. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which college better aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Birmingham-Southern College	Maryville College
Overview
Location	Birmingham, Alabama	Maryville, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	78.0%	68.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	65.9%	68.2%
Application fees	$50
SAT range	1090 - 1240	1100 - 1320
ACT range	22 - 28	19 - 29
Students submitting SAT score	7.0%	7.0%
Students submitting ACT score	54.0%	78.0%
Total number of applicants	2,461	2,056
Total number of admissions given out	1,622	1,402
Admitted students who chose to enroll	244	274
Yield rate	15.0%	19.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$33,790	$53,450
Average net price	$22,888	$22,320
Tuition	$18,850	$36,156
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,900 Meal plan: $5,650	Room/dormitory: $6,022 Meal plan: $6,284
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $10,781	100.0% Average amount $28,678
Students receiving federal student loan	79.0% Average amount $3,074	90.0% Average amount $5,299
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $13,570	8.0% Average amount $13,332

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,058 Men 48.7% Women 51.3%	1,046 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	38.4%	25.5%
International students	1.5%	4.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,418	930
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Alabama Georgia Tennessee Florida Texas	Tennessee Georgia Alabama Florida North Carolina

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Psychology Business Computer and Information Science Education	Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.8%	55.6%
Dropout rate	4.8%	18.6%
Transferred out	24.7%	25.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,374 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $50,065 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,048 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,580 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,865 Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $43,312 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,308 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: N/A

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