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Overview |
Finlandia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Hancock, MI | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 450 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | finlandia.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Finlandia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,346 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,346 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,539 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,722 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Finlandia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,385 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 922 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Finlandia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Finlandia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Finlandia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Finlandia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Finlandia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern Adventist University is larger than than Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 450 students)
Finlandia University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Finlandia University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Finlandia University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($25,346.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Finlandia University than Southwestern Adventist University ($25,346.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Finlandia University ($20,028 vs. $20,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 16% lower than costs at Finlandia University ($8,600 vs. $9,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Finlandia University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($15,722 vs. $13,959)
Finlandia University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Finlandia University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Finlandia University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Adventist University (904) is 18 points higher than at Finlandia University (886)
- Incoming Southwestern Adventist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Finlandia University (19)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Finlandia University (2.89)
- Finlandia University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Finlandia University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Finlandia University or Southwestern 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Finlandia University.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Finlandia University (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,100)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Finlandia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Finlandia University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Finlandia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/