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Overview |
Southern Adventist University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Collegedale, TN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,903 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southern.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Adventist University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,980 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,980 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,332 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,000 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Adventist University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,490 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 1,638 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1280 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Southern Adventist University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Adventist University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Adventist University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Southern Adventist University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Southern Adventist University | Carthage | ||
| 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 2,667 students)
Southern Adventist University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Adventist University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Carthage than Southern Adventist University ($34,500.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Carthage ($24,332 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 51.8% lower than costs at Carthage College ($8,330 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 46.7% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($20,535 vs. $14,000)
Southern Adventist University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Adventist University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Southern Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Southern Adventist University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Adventist University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Southern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Southern Adventist University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/