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Overview |
CofC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,729 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,398 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,032 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,806 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,811 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
CofC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,683 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 19,212 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CofC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $274 |
Diversity |
CofC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CofC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 77% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 3,154 students)
CofC vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 94.5% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($24,350.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at CofC than Southern Adventist University ($36,398.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Southern Adventist University ($20,806 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 65.9% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($8,460 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than College of Charleston (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 27.4% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($12,495 vs. $9,811)
CofC vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC 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 CofC .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
CofC vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Southern Adventist University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $1,600 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $44,600)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,500)
- CofC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/