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UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW UNCG ECU ASU Mason WCU UofSC Georgia State University of North Carolina at Asheville Virginia Tech| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Southern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Charlotte | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 29,551 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncc.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Charlotte | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,812 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,936 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,896 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,951 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
UNC Charlotte | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,355 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 17,007 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNC Charlotte | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Charlotte | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $274 |
Diversity |
UNC Charlotte | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNC Charlotte | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 77% | ||
Campus |
UNC Charlotte | 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
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 2,903 students)
UNC Charlotte vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Charlotte or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 502.8% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Southern Adventist University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($22,980.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Southern Adventist University ($13,951 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 54.8% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($8,330 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 77.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($14,000 vs. $7,907)
UNC Charlotte vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
UNC Charlotte vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than Southern Adventist University (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn on average $4,000 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,600)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,500)
- UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/