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Overview |
Susquahanna | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Susquahanna | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Southern Adventist University?
- Susquehanna University is 136.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.9% higher at Susquahanna than Southern Adventist University ($54,440.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Susquahanna ($24,332 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 79.6% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($8,330 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Susquehanna University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 192.2% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($40,914 vs. $14,000)
Susquahanna vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Susquahanna vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Southern Adventist University (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/