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Oakwood University Union College Andrews University Southwestern Adventist University| Aquinas College | Southern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Aquinas College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 342 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinascollege.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aquinas College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,350 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,350 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,892 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,820 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Aquinas College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 245 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 99 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 980/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Aquinas College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aquinas College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $274 |
Diversity |
Aquinas College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Aquinas College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 77% | ||
Campus |
Aquinas 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 Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 342 students)
Aquinas College vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aquinas College or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Southern Adventist University than Aquinas College ($22,980.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Southern Adventist University ($20,892 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 6.2% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($8,330 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($14,000 vs. $12,820)
Aquinas College vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aquinas 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 Aquinas College .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Aquinas College vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aquinas 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 Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Aquinas College (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,500)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/