College comparison

Southern Adventist University vs University of Charleston

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN	University of Charleston Charleston, WV
Acceptance rateUniversity of Charleston is more selective	66%	62%
SAT (25–75)	1020–1300	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,773	2,259
Avg net price	$24,345	$22,107
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Charleston reports higher median earnings	$53,723	$55,774
Graduation rate	49%	46%
Median debt	$24,500	$19,500
Economic mobility	2.4%	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Southern Adventist University or University of Charleston harder to get into?

University of Charleston is more selective: Southern Adventist University's acceptance rate is approximately 66% and University of Charleston's is approximately 62% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Southern Adventist University vs University of Charleston?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1020–1300 at Southern Adventist University and — at University of Charleston. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.