Agnes Scott College vs. Southern Adventist University

Agnes Scott College vs. Southern Adventist University comparison

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Overview	Agnes Scott College	Southern Adventist University
Location	Decatur, GA	Collegedale, TN
Setting	Large Suburban	Large Suburban
Enrollment	1,114	2,903
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#369	#563
Religious Affiliation	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Seventh Day Adventists	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	agnesscott.edu	southern.edu
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Costs	Agnes Scott College	Southern Adventist University
Tuition (In State)	$45,456	$22,980
Tuition (Out of State)	$45,456	$22,980
Room & Board	$13,375	$8,330
Avg Net Price	$24,305	$24,332
Avg Grant Aid	$34,267	$14,000
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	99%

Admission	Agnes Scott College	Southern Adventist University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,879	2,490
Admitted	1,250	1,638
Acceptance Rate	66.5%	65.8%
Enrolled %	22.1%	38.3%
Avg High School GPA	3.77	3.59
Typical High School Grades	A-	B+
Admissions Standards	Difficult	Average
Applicant Competition	Low	Low
ACT Range	24/31	19/26
SAT Range	1130/1350	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)
Application Deadline	May 1, 2025

Academics	Agnes Scott College	Southern Adventist University
Student to Faculty Ratio	11:1	15:1
Popular Majors	Social Sciences (26%) Biology (14%) English and Literature (12%) Visual and Performing Arts (9%) Psychology (9%)	Health Professions (36%) Business (12%) Visual and Performing Arts (7%) Education (7%) Theology and Religious Vvocations (5%)
Outcomes	Agnes Scott College	Southern Adventist University
Graduation Rate	65%	51%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$41,600	$44,600
Making Student Loan Payments	58%	63%
Median Student Loan Debt	$27,000	$26,500
Median Loan Payment	$279	$274

Diversity	Agnes Scott College	Southern Adventist University
% Men	2%	43%
% Women	98%	57%
Racial Diversity	Very High	Very High
HBCU	No	No
% White	33%	48%
% Black	34%	11%
% Hispanic	9%	21%
% Native American	0%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	1%
% Two or More Races	8%	4%
% International	8%	5%
% Unknown Race	4%	0%

Students	Agnes Scott College	Southern Adventist University
% In-State	58%	18%
% Out-of-State	38%	77%
Campus	Agnes Scott College	Southern Adventist University
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	No	Yes
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Southern Adventist University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,114 students)

Agnes Scott College vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Southern Adventist University?

• Agnes Scott College is 97.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $22,980.00)
• Out of state tuition is 97.8% higher at Agnes Scott College than Southern Adventist University ($45,456.00 vs. $22,980.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than Southern Adventist University ($24,305 vs. $24,332)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 60.6% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($8,330 vs. $13,375)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 144.8% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($34,267 vs. $14,000)

Agnes Scott College vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College 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 Agnes Scott College .

• Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
• Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)

Agnes Scott College vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Agnes Scott College 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 Agnes Scott College.

• The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Southern Adventist University (65% vs. 51%)
• Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,600)
• Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
• Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
• More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/