Institutional Characteristics
The Big South Conference is a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I. Originally a non-football conference, the Big South began sponsoring football in 2002. Its football teams are part of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). The Big South, founded in 1983, is firmly rooted in the South Atlantic region of the United States, with member institutions located in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia..
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Big South Conference. By school type, there are 5 public and 7 private schools in colleges in Big South Conference. By school level, all 12 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | Buies Creek, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | Asheville, NC | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | Spartanburg, SC | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Winthrop University | Rock Hill, SC | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Longwood University | Farmville, VA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Radford University | Radford, VA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Big South Conference is $21,894 for State residents and $30,551 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 80.50% and graduation rate is 57.50%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | $39,230 | 88.99% | 56% | 14:1 | 5,622 |
| Gardner-Webb University | $32,200 | 75.00% | 48% | 11:1 | 3,441 |
| High Point University | $41,916 | 79.00% | 70% | 17:1 | 5,860 |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | $7,380 / $24,728 | 74.01% | 65% | 14:1 | 3,233 |
| Charleston Southern University | $29,990 | 86.99% | 49% | 13:1 | 3,341 |
| Presbyterian College | $41,900 | 59.00% | 59% | 11:1 | 1,231 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $11,583 / $22,545 | 79.00% | 47% | 15:1 | 5,438 |
| Winthrop University | $15,866 / $30,196 | 69.99% | 58% | 12:1 | 5,174 |
| Hampton University | $29,162 | 74.00% | 57% | 13:1 | 3,317 |
| Liberty University | $22,511 | 99.00% | 62% | 17:1 | 94,709 |
| Longwood University | $14,840 / $27,780 | 88.00% | 65% | 13:1 | 4,612 |
| Radford University | $11,916 / $24,453 | 93.00% | 54% | 13:1 | 8,998 |
| Average | $21,894 / $30,551 | 80.50% | 57.50% | 13.58:1 | 12,081 |
The member of the Big South Conference is as of 2021. It may be different from the current members.