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Overview |
PC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #371 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,200 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,200 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,713 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,241 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,359 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,430 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 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 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
PC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $274 |
Diversity |
PC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 77% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (3,154 students vs. 1,136 students)
PC vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Southern Adventist University?
- Presbyterian College is 65.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at PC than Southern Adventist University ($40,200.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Southern Adventist University ($20,058 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 50.3% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,460 vs. $12,713)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 198% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($37,241 vs. $12,495)
PC vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC 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 PC .
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
PC vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Southern Adventist University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $44,600)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $392 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $26,500)
- PC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($269 vs. $274)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/