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Oakwood University Union College Andrews University Southwestern Adventist University| Southern Adventist University | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Adventist University | UNG | ||
| Location | Collegedale, TN | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,154 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southern.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Adventist University | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,350 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,350 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,374 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,495 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern Adventist University | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,731 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 1,819 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.7% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1270 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Adventist University | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $170 |
Diversity |
Southern Adventist University | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Adventist University | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Adventist University | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (18,074 students vs. 3,154 students)
Southern Adventist University vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Adventist University or UNG?
- Southern Adventist University is 495.4% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($24,350.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Southern Adventist University than University of North Georgia ($24,350.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Southern Adventist University ($11,687 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 45.5% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($8,460 vs. $12,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 93.5% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($12,495 vs. $6,456)
Southern Adventist University vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Adventist University or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Southern Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UNG (3.5)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
Southern Adventist University vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Adventist University or UNG? 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 UNG and Southern Adventist University.
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $500 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,500)
- UNG graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($170 vs. $274)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/