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Overview |
Howard | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Howard | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Howard | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,903 students)
Howard vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Southern Adventist University?
- Howard University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Howard than Southern Adventist University ($30,584.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Howard ($24,332 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 90.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($8,330 vs. $15,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Southern Adventist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 43.3% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($20,063 vs. $14,000)
Howard vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Southern Adventist University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/