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Overview |
Southern Adventist University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Collegedale, TN | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,903 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southern.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Adventist University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,980 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,980 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,332 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,000 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Adventist University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,490 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 1,638 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Southern Adventist University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Adventist University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $274 |
Diversity |
Southern Adventist University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Adventist University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Southern Adventist University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 2,903 students)
Southern Adventist University vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Adventist University or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 4% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Southern Adventist University ($23,900.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Southern Adventist University ($10,022 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 9.8% lower than costs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($8,330 vs. $9,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 68.5% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($23,589 vs. $14,000)
Southern Adventist University vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Adventist University or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Southern Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3.42)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Southern Adventist University vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Adventist University or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Southern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (51% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Southern Adventist University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,500 vs. $26,500)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Southern Adventist University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($274 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/