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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,672 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,290 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,580 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,894 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,511 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,826 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,008 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 9,152 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Jacksonville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $274 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (9,672 students vs. 3,154 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 136.6% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($24,350.00 vs. $10,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Southern Adventist University than Jacksonville State University ($24,350.00 vs. $20,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Southern Adventist University ($14,511 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 5.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville State University ($8,460 vs. $8,894)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University as Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 41.6% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($12,495 vs. $8,826)
Jacksonville State University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University 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 Jacksonville State University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University 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 Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Jacksonville State University (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,500)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($240 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/