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Overview |
UC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
UC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $274 |
Diversity |
UC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 77% | ||
Campus |
UC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 2,903 students)
UC vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 99.9% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at UC than Southern Adventist University ($26,862.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Southern Adventist University ($20,149 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 54.3% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($8,330 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 60.3% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($14,000 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC 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 UC .
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
UC vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Southern Adventist University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,500)
- UC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/