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Overview |
Kentucky | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $274 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 2,903 students)
Kentucky vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 99.9% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Kentucky than Southern Adventist University ($30,913.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Southern Adventist University ($18,693 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 76.2% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($8,330 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than University of Kentucky (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 0.8% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($14,114 vs. $14,000)
Kentucky vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Kentucky vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Southern Adventist University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $6,400 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,600)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,500)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($235 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/