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Overview |
Southern Adventist University | UTC | ||
| Location | Collegedale, TN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,154 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southern.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Adventist University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,350 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,350 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,374 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,495 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Southern Adventist University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,731 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 1,819 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1270 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Adventist University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Adventist University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $214 |
Diversity |
Southern Adventist University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Adventist University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern Adventist University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 3,154 students)
Southern Adventist University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Adventist University or UTC?
- Southern Adventist University is 195.8% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($24,350.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Southern Adventist University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($24,350.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Southern Adventist University ($13,801 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 18.8% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($8,460 vs. $10,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 27.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($12,495 vs. $9,834)
Southern Adventist University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Adventist University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Southern Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
Southern Adventist University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Adventist University or UTC? 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 UTC and Southern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $4,000 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $5,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $26,500)
- UTC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($214 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/