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Overview |
Lipscomb | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 |
Lipscomb | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $274 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 2,903 students)
Lipscomb vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Southern Adventist University?
- Lipscomb University is 49.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Lipscomb than Southern Adventist University ($34,304.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Lipscomb ($24,332 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 68.5% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($8,330 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 74.3% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($24,404 vs. $14,000)
Lipscomb vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb .
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Lipscomb vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Southern Adventist University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,600)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,500)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/