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Overview |
Southern Adventist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Collegedale, TN | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,154 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southern.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Adventist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,350 | $42,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,350 | $42,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,374 | $28,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,495 | $27,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Adventist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,731 | 10,510 | ||
| Admitted | 1,819 | 6,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1270 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Adventist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Adventist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $261 |
Diversity |
Southern Adventist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Adventist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southern Adventist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (5,114 students vs. 3,154 students)
Southern Adventist University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Adventist University or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($42,100.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at Abilene Christian University than Southern Adventist University ($42,100.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Abilene Christian University ($25,374 vs. $28,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 47.8% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($8,460 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 123.4% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($27,914 vs. $12,495)
Southern Adventist University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Adventist University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Southern Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Abilene Christian University (63.9%)
Southern Adventist University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Adventist University or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Southern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Southern Adventist University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,600)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($25,325 vs. $26,500)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($261 vs. $274)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/