Institutional Characteristics
Next table compares basic academic information between Big South Conference. By school type, There are 6 public and 6 private schools in Big South Conference. By school level, all 12 Big South Conference are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | Buies Creek, NC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - professional practice | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate | |
| Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate | |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | Asheville, NC | Public, 4 or more years | Master's degree | Bachelor, Master | |
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston, SC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - professional practice | Bachelor, Doctorate | |
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway, SC | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Winthrop University | Rock Hill, SC | Public, 4 or more years | Master's degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Longwood University | Farmville, VA | Public, 4 or more years | Master's degree | Bachelor, Master | |
| Radford University | Radford, VA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - other | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Virginia Military Institute | Lexington, VA | Public, 4 or more years | Bachelor's degree | Bachelor |
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Next table compares the 2017 total costs of attendance between Big South Conference. For in-State students, the average COA is $26,187 when living on campus and $25,877 when living outside of campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,760 when living on campus and $42,449 when living off campus.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| Liberty University | $21,292 | $1,771 | $14,582 | $14,320 | ||
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | $6,977 | $23,372 | $1,200 | $11,146 | $12,246 | |
| Virginia Military Institute | $17,492 | $41,801 | $1,000 | $11,118 | - | |
| Campbell University | $30,050 | $1,600 | $14,760 | $14,760 | ||
| Gardner-Webb University | $29,810 | $1,300 | $12,040 | $8,000 | ||
| High Point University | $33,405 | $1,500 | $14,822 | $15,072 | ||
| Presbyterian College | $37,142 | $1,200 | $12,544 | $12,344 | ||
| Charleston Southern University | $24,140 | $1,400 | $13,200 | $12,650 | ||
| Coastal Carolina University | $10,876 | $25,120 | $1,160 | $13,046 | $12,112 | |
| Winthrop University | $14,810 | $28,390 | $1,000 | $11,822 | $10,464 | |
| Longwood University | $12,240 | $27,138 | $1,350 | $13,227 | $13,727 | |
| Radford University | $10,081 | $22,162 | $1,200 | $11,305 | $11,705 | |
| Average | $12,079 | $28,652 | $1,307 | $12,801 | $12,491 | |
Acceptane Ratio and Application Statistics
Next table compares admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between Big South Conference. The average admistion ratio of Big South Conference is 48.89% and the average admission yield (enrollment ratio) is 31.15%. The numbers in parenthesis() in table represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively. This statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.
| Name | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Enrollment Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | 6,770 (2,686/4,084) | 4,608 (1,754/2,854) | 881 (351/530) | 68.06% (65.3%/69.9%) | 19.12% (20.0%/13.0%) | |
| Gardner-Webb University | 3,355 (1,273/1,977) | 2,252 (847/1,344) | 494 (199/295) | 67.12% (66.5%/68.0%) | 21.94% (23.5%/14.9%) | |
| High Point University | 7,410 (2,705/4,705) | 5,942 (2,167/3,775) | 1,386 (535/851) | 80.19% (80.1%/80.2%) | 23.33% (24.7%/18.1%) | |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | 3,090 (1,204/1,886) | 2,260 (865/1,395) | 633 (285/348) | 73.14% (71.8%/74.0%) | 28.01% (32.9%/18.5%) | |
| Charleston Southern University | 4,199 (1,485/2,712) | 2,463 (869/1,594) | 654 (289/365) | 58.66% (58.5%/58.8%) | 26.55% (33.3%/13.5%) | |
| Presbyterian College | 1,506 (709/797) | 809 (345/464) | 275 (142/133) | 53.72% (48.7%/58.2%) | 33.99% (41.2%/16.7%) | |
| Coastal Carolina University | 14,799 (6,329/8,470) | 9,412 (3,903/5,509) | 2,375 (1,070/1,305) | 63.60% (61.7%/65.0%) | 25.23% (27.4%/15.4%) | |
| Winthrop University | 4,546 (1,358/3,188) | 3,236 (920/2,316) | 1,019 (289/730) | 71.18% (67.7%/72.6%) | 31.49% (31.4%/22.9%) | |
| Liberty University | 45,121 (19,188/25,933) | 10,070 (4,442/5,628) | 4,714 (2,102/2,612) | 22.32% (23.1%/21.7%) | 46.81% (47.3%/10.1%) | |
| Longwood University | 4,593 (1,510/3,083) | 3,349 (1,057/2,292) | 1,103 (369/734) | 72.92% (70.0%/74.3%) | 32.94% (34.9%/23.8%) | |
| Radford University | 7,737 (3,112/4,625) | 6,105 (2,435/3,670) | 2,015 (854/1,161) | 78.91% (78.2%/79.4%) | 33.01% (35.1%/25.1%) | |
| Virginia Military Institute | 2,036 (1,773/263) | 904 (766/138) | 464 (395/69) | 44.40% (43.2%/52.5%) | 51.33% (51.6%/26.2%) | |
| Average | 8,764 (3,611/3,611) | 4,284 (1,698/2,582) | 1,334 (573/761) | 48.89% (47.0%/71.5%) | 31.15% (33.8%/29.5%) |
Graduation Rate Comparison
Next table compares 2016 graduation rates between Big South Conference. The average graduation rate of Big South Conference is 54.21% where 7,042 students out of 12,991 candidates have complete their courses and degrees. The rate is cacluated as the total number of completers withing 150% of normal time (for eaxample, 6 years for 4 years BS program) divided by the candidates. The numbers in parenthesis() represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively.
| Name | Graduation Rate | Completers | Candidates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | 53.16% (47.03% / 58.93%) | 387 (166 / 221) | 728 (353 / 375) | |
| Gardner-Webb University | 51.56% (45.13% / 56.52%) | 231 (88 / 143) | 448 (195 / 253) | |
| High Point University | 64.98% (65.62% / 64.61%) | 668 (250 / 418) | 1,028 (381 / 647) | |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | 60.13% (54.74% / 64.19%) | 383 (150 / 233) | 637 (274 / 363) | |
| Charleston Southern University | 39.12% (30.88% / 44.94%) | 257 (84 / 173) | 657 (272 / 385) | |
| Presbyterian College | 69.51% (59.39% / 77.89%) | 253 (98 / 155) | 364 (165 / 199) | |
| Coastal Carolina University | 42.70% (37.62% / 47.05%) | 754 (307 / 447) | 1,766 (816 / 950) | |
| Winthrop University | 55.19% (52.62% / 56.33%) | 585 (171 / 414) | 1,060 (325 / 735) | |
| Liberty University | 49.46% (45.11% / 53.15%) | 1,729 (724 / 1,005) | 3,496 (1,605 / 1,891) | |
| Longwood University | 66.17% (60.40% / 68.94%) | 618 (183 / 435) | 934 (303 / 631) | |
| Radford University | 59.42% (51.98% / 64.80%) | 858 (315 / 543) | 1,444 (606 / 838) | |
| Virginia Military Institute | 74.36% (74.68% / 71.43%) | 319 (289 / 30) | 429 (387 / 42) | |
| Total | 54.21% (49.72% / 57.70%) | 7,042 (2,825 / 4,217) |
12,991 (5,682 / 7,309) |
Student Population
Next table compares 2016 enrollment for both undergraduate nad graduate schools between Big South Conference. The total population of Big South Conference is 137,612 with 80,895 femail students and 56,717 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.
| Name | Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | 6,484 | 3,024 | 3,460 | |
| Gardner-Webb University | 4,329 | 1,392 | 2,937 | |
| High Point University | 4,573 | 1,809 | 2,764 | |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | 3,891 | 1,712 | 2,179 | |
| Charleston Southern University | 3,621 | 1,355 | 2,266 | |
| Presbyterian College | 1,379 | 599 | 780 | |
| Coastal Carolina University | 10,263 | 4,699 | 5,564 | |
| Winthrop University | 6,031 | 1,873 | 4,158 | |
| Liberty University | 80,494 | 33,100 | 47,394 | |
| Longwood University | 5,087 | 1,548 | 3,539 | |
| Radford University | 9,743 | 4,072 | 5,671 | |
| Virginia Military Institute | 1,717 | 1,534 | 183 | |
| Total | 137,612 | 56,717 | 80,895 |
Special Learning Opportunity
Next table compares the special learning opportunities between Big South Conference including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Compus Housing* | Meal Plan** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | Under, | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,065) | ✔ ($5,350) | |
| Gardner-Webb University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,380) | ✔ ($4,580) | |
| High Point University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,259) | ✔ ($6,500) | |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | Under, | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,364) | ✔ ($3,674) | |
| Charleston Southern University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,311) | ✔ | |
| Presbyterian College | ✗ | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,151) | ✔ ($5,000) | |
| Coastal Carolina University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,288) | ✔ ($3,250) | |
| Winthrop University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,576) | ✔ ($3,180) | |
| Liberty University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,900) | ✔ ($3,300) | |
| Longwood University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,110) | ✔ ($3,878) | |
| Radford University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,004) | ✔ ($3,868) | |
| Virginia Military Institute | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,751) | ✔ ($6,080) |
Student Services on Campus
Next table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between Big South Conference including Remedial Service, Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Remedial Services | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Gardner-Webb University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| High Point University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Charleston Southern University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Presbyterian College | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Coastal Carolina University | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Winthrop University | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Liberty University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Longwood University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Radford University | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Virginia Military Institute | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library |
Athletics Associations
Next table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of Big South Conference. Among 12 Big South Conference, 12 schoools are member of NAA, and 12 schoools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | NAA, NCAA | Pioneer Football League | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | 12 athletic programs | |
| Gardner-Webb University | NAA, NCAA | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | 11 athletic programs | |
| High Point University | NAA, NCAA | - | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | 7 athletic programs | |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | NAA, NCAA | - | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | 7 athletic programs | |
| Charleston Southern University | NAA, NCAA | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | 9 athletic programs | |
| Presbyterian College | NAA, NCAA | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| Coastal Carolina University | NAA, NCAA | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| Winthrop University | NAA, NCAA | - | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | 9 athletic programs | |
| Liberty University | NAA, NCAA | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | 12 athletic programs | |
| Longwood University | NAA, NCAA | - | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | 9 athletic programs | |
| Radford University | NAA, NCAA | - | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| Virginia Military Institute | NAA, NCAA | Southern Conference | Southern Conference | Southern Conference | 10 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
Next table compares and describes additional facts of Big South Conference including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degerr offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Gardner-Webb University | Southern Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| High Point University | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Charleston Southern University | Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Presbyterian College | Presbyterian Church (USA) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Coastal Carolina University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Winthrop University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Liberty University | Evangelical Christian | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Longwood University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Radford University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Virginia Military Institute | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*number in campus housing: domitory capacity
**number in meal plan: yearly costs