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Is BSC a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$107,739 Avg Total Cost

Birmingham Southern College Value Report

Is BSC worth the money? Read College Factual's annual BSC value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Fair Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Average National Quality
Slightly Overpriced

Birmingham Southern College is ranked #1,365 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Birmingham Southern College is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1365 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  39.09 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $107,739 for a BSC Degree

The BSC time to graduate is about 4.14 years and will cost an estimated $26,024 per year. This brings the total cost to 107,739.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$26,024
Average Years to Graduate4.14
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$107,739

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average BSC student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your BSC degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$105,148 In-State With Aid
$148,336 Avg Cost No Aid
4.14 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how BSC value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$148,336#0F
All Students$107,739#1,365D+
Only Students Receiving Aid$105,148#1,832F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$148,336#F
All Students$107,739#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$105,148#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Alabama.

About 99% of BSC students receive financial aid. Get more details on what BSC financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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