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Overview |
Southern Adventist University | BYUH | ||
| Location | Collegedale, TN | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,903 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southern.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Adventist University | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,980 | $6,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,980 | $6,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $8,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,332 | $15,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,000 | $5,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
Southern Adventist University | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,490 | 1,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,638 | 506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 34.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 67.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1280 | 1023/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Adventist University | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Adventist University | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $90 |
Diversity |
Southern Adventist University | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 5% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Adventist University | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Southern Adventist University | BYUH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than BYUH based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 2,735 students)
Southern Adventist University vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Adventist University or BYUH?
- Southern Adventist University is 267.7% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.7% higher at Southern Adventist University than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($22,980.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than Southern Adventist University ($15,835 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 6% lower than costs at Brigham Young University Hawaii ($8,330 vs. $8,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Brigham Young University Hawaii (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 153.5% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($14,000 vs. $5,523)
Southern Adventist University vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Adventist University or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Southern Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at BYUH (3.47)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than BYUH (34.2%)
Southern Adventist University vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Adventist University or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Southern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is the same as at Brigham Young University Hawaii (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Hawaii earn on average $3,700 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,600)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $17,741 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($8,759 vs. $26,500)
- BYUH graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($90 vs. $274)
- More BYUH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/