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Overview |
Covenant College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Lookout Mountain, GA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | The Presbyterian Church in America | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | covenant.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Covenant College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,760 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,760 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,688 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,028 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,658 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Covenant College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 684 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Covenant College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Covenant College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $274 |
Diversity |
Covenant College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Covenant College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Covenant 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 Covenant College based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 886 students)
Covenant College vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Covenant College or Southern Adventist University?
- Covenant College is 64.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($37,760.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at Covenant College than Southern Adventist University ($37,760.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Covenant College ($24,332 vs. $25,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 40.3% lower than costs at Covenant College ($8,330 vs. $11,688)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Covenant College than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Covenant College students is 90.4% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($26,658 vs. $14,000)
Covenant College vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Covenant 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 Covenant College .
- Accepted freshman Covenant College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Covenant College has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Covenant College vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Covenant 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 Covenant College.
- The graduation rate at Covenant College is the same as at Southern Adventist University (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Covenant College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,600)
- Covenant College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,500)
- Covenant College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Covenant College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/