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Overview |
WCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
WCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 |
WCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $274 |
Diversity |
WCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 77% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 2,903 students)
WCU vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 2,198% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 359.6% higher at Southern Adventist University than Western Carolina University ($22,980.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Southern Adventist University ($13,022 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 34.1% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($8,330 vs. $11,173)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University as Southern Adventist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 209.3% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($14,000 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
WCU vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Western Carolina University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $5,500 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $4,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $26,500)
- WCU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($227 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/