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 institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Furman University | Greenville, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Wofford College | Spartanburg, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Virginia Military Institute | Lexington, VA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Southern Conference (SoCon) is - for all undergraduate students. 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 | $40,150 | 82.36% | 77% | 14:1 | 6,097 |
| Mercer University | $31,565 | 68.89% | 70% | 11:1 | 9,196 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $7,661 / $24,012 | 88.51% | 56% | 18:1 | 18,012 |
| Western Carolina University | $4,630 / $8,630 | 81.83% | 60% | 16:1 | 11,686 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 / $38,508 | 22.72% | 75% | 11:1 | 3,793 |
| Furman University | $59,770 | 42.95% | 79% | 10:1 | 2,554 |
| Wofford College | $56,005 | 51.94% | 84% | 12:1 | 1,817 |
| East Tennessee State University | $10,216 / $13,726 | 86.19% | 53% | 15:1 | 13,728 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,448 / $18,512 | 81.09% | 50% | 18:1 | 11,775 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $21,046 / $52,638 | 71.25% | 76% | 9:1 | 1,527 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |
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