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Overview |
UNCSA | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 980/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 77% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 253.7% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at UNCSA than Southern Adventist University ($23,731.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Southern Adventist University ($11,251 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 54.9% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($8,330 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 28.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($14,000 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or UNCSA .
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Southern Adventist University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $5,500 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,100)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/