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Overview |
Stetson University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,669 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,820 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,820 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,914 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,034 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,824 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 6,762 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Stetson University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Stetson University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stetson University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,669 students vs. 3,154 students)
Stetson University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Southern Adventist University?
- Stetson University is 125.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($54,820.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.1% higher at Stetson University than Southern Adventist University ($54,820.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Southern Adventist University ($22,914 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 89.5% lower than costs at Stetson University ($8,460 vs. $16,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University as Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 276.4% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($47,034 vs. $12,495)
Stetson University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University 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 Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
Stetson University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Southern Adventist University (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Stetson University earn on average $800 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/