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Overview |
Memphis | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,917 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,352 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,126 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,873 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,625 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Memphis | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,767 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 14,916 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1230 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Memphis | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $274 |
Diversity |
Memphis | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Memphis | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | 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 Memphis is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 2,903 students)
Memphis vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 175.1% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Southern Adventist University than University of Memphis ($22,980.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Southern Adventist University ($13,873 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 21.6% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($8,330 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than University of Memphis (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 45.5% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($14,000 vs. $9,625)
Memphis vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis 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 Memphis .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Memphis vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis 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 Memphis.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than University of Memphis (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,500)
- Memphis graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($261 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/