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Overview |
CSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
CSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 77% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,903 students)
CSU vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Southern Adventist University?
- Charleston Southern University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at CSU than Southern Adventist University ($29,490.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Southern Adventist University ($17,536 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 35.1% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,330 vs. $11,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University as Southern Adventist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 88.7% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($26,417 vs. $14,000)
CSU vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
CSU vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Charleston Southern University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $4,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,800)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/