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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Oakwood University Lynn University Florida Union College Jacksonville State University| Jacksonville University | Southern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,957 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,050 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,050 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,745 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,701 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,879 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 5,087 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 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 |
JU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $274 |
Diversity |
JU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
JU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 77% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,957 students vs. 3,154 students)
JU vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Southern Adventist University?
- Jacksonville University is 85% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($45,050.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at JU than Southern Adventist University ($45,050.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than JU ($25,374 vs. $25,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 95.6% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($8,460 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 185.7% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($35,701 vs. $12,495)
JU vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than JU (57.3%)
JU vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Jacksonville University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $44,600)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,879 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,500)
- JU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($233 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/