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 |
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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 $21,055 for State residents and $34,387 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 79.95% and graduation rate is 68.70%. 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 |
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Samford University | $38,144 | 83.26% | 77% | 14:1 | 5,682 |
Mercer University | $40,890 | 74.68% | 73% | 13:1 | 8,889 |
University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $7,593 / $23,339 | 91.94% | 57% | 17:1 | 17,978 |
Western Carolina University | $4,532 / $8,532 | 84.84% | 60% | 16:1 | 11,635 |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 / $37,370 | 98.58% | 70% | 11:1 | 3,721 |
Furman University | $58,312 | 67.02% | 85% | 9:1 | 2,443 |
Wofford College | $54,100 | 60.18% | 82% | 11:1 | 1,823 |
East Tennessee State University | $9,950 / $13,790 | 85.26% | 55% | 16:1 | 13,483 |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,144 / $18,208 | 82.65% | 52% | 16:1 | 11,283 |
Virginia Military Institute | $20,484 / $51,186 | 71.06% | 76% | 10:1 | 1,512 |
Average | $21,055 / $34,387 | 79.95% | 68.70% | 13.30:1 | 7,845 |