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Overview |
EC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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 |
EC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
EC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
EC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 77% | ||
Campus |
EC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Southern Adventist University?
- Elmira College is 53.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at EC than Southern Adventist University ($35,270.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Southern Adventist University ($24,040 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 60.7% lower than costs at Elmira College ($8,330 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 93.5% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($27,091 vs. $14,000)
EC vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC 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 EC .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
EC vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Southern Adventist University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/