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Overview |
Philadelphia University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philau.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Philadelphia University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,160 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,160 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,005 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,510 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,568 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Philadelphia University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Philadelphia University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Philadelphia University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,451 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $283 | $274 |
Diversity |
Philadelphia University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Philadelphia University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 77% | ||
Campus |
Philadelphia University | 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
- Philadelphia University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,746 students vs. 2,903 students)
Philadelphia University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Philadelphia University or Southern Adventist University?
- Philadelphia University is 66.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($38,160.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Philadelphia University than Southern Adventist University ($38,160.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Philadelphia University ($24,332 vs. $28,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 56.1% lower than costs at Philadelphia University ($8,330 vs. $13,005)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Philadelphia University as Southern Adventist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philadelphia University students is 89.8% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($26,568 vs. $14,000)
Which college is harder to get into, Philadelphia University 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 Philadelphia University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Philadelphia University (3.45)
Philadelphia University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Philadelphia University 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 Philadelphia University.
- The graduation rate at Philadelphia University is higher than Southern Adventist University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Philadelphia University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $951 lower median federal student loan debt than Philadelphia University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,451)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Philadelphia University graduates. ($274 vs. $283)
- More Philadelphia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/