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Overview |
UofSC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,528 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,880 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
UofSC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,188 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 27,022 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UofSC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $274 |
Diversity |
UofSC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UofSC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 77% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | 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 South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 2,903 students)
UofSC vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 87% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at UofSC than Southern Adventist University ($33,528.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Southern Adventist University ($22,427 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 41.4% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($8,330 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than University of South Carolina Columbia (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 103.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($14,000 vs. $6,880)
UofSC vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC 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 UofSC .
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than UofSC (64.1%)
UofSC vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC 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 UofSC.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Southern Adventist University (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $7,100 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $44,600)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,500)
- UofSC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($240 vs. $274)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/