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Overview |
Southern Adventist University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Collegedale, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,903 | 3,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southern.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Adventist University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,980 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,980 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,332 | $16,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,000 | $21,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Adventist University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,490 | 1,658 | ||
| Admitted | 1,638 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1280 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Adventist University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Adventist University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $193 |
Diversity |
Southern Adventist University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Southern Adventist University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Southern Adventist University | Trevecca Nazarene 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
- Trevecca Nazarene University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,327 students vs. 2,903 students)
Southern Adventist University vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Adventist University or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Trevecca Nazarene University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Trevecca Nazarene University than Southern Adventist University ($27,300.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trevecca Nazarene University than Southern Adventist University ($16,080 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 18.8% lower than costs at Trevecca Nazarene University ($8,330 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trevecca Nazarene University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trevecca Nazarene University students is 50.1% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($21,013 vs. $14,000)
Southern Adventist University vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Adventist University or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or Southern Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (3.43)
- Trevecca Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Southern Adventist University vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Adventist University or Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and Southern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Trevecca Nazarene University is higher than Southern Adventist University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Trevecca Nazarene University earn on average $400 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $44,600)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,500)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($193 vs. $274)
- More Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/