Institutional Characteristics
The Southern Conference (SoCon) is a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. Southern Conference football teams compete in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly known as Division I-AA). Member institutions are located in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. .
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Southern Conference (SoCon). By school type, there are 6 public and 4 private schools in colleges in Southern Conference (SoCon). By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Furman University | Greenville, SC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Wofford College | Spartanburg, SC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Virginia Military Institute | Lexington, VA | Public, 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Southern Conference (SoCon) is $20,771 for State residents and $33,887 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 72.80% and graduation rate is 68.20%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford University | $34,198 | 83% | 76% | 12:1 | 5,619 |
| Mercer University | $37,808 | 74% | 66% | 13:1 | 8,740 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $7,403 / $22,562 | 82% | 59% | 17:1 | 20,106 |
| Western Carolina University | $4,285 / $8,285 | 69% | 62% | 17:1 | 11,639 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,620 / $35,876 | 75% | 74% | 12:1 | 3,763 |
| Furman University | $52,092 | 57% | 83% | 10:1 | 2,947 |
| Wofford College | $47,650 | 60% | 85% | 11:1 | 1,666 |
| East Tennessee State University | $9,259 / $27,406 | 86% | 50% | 16:1 | 14,317 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $9,656 / $25,774 | 82% | 48% | 19:1 | 11,638 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $19,210 / $47,220 | 60% | 79% | 10:1 | 1,685 |
| Average | $20,771 / $33,887 | 72.80% | 68.20% | 13.70:1 | 8,212 |