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Overview |
Greensboro College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 826 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greensboro.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greensboro College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,520 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,520 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,672 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,581 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,283 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Greensboro College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1100 | 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 |
Academics |
Greensboro College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greensboro College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Greensboro College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Greensboro College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Greensboro College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Greensboro College is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (826 students vs. 793 students)
Greensboro College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greensboro College or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Greensboro College for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Greensboro College ($23,400.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greensboro College than Southwestern Adventist University ($19,581 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 35.7% lower than costs at Greensboro College ($8,600 vs. $11,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greensboro College students is 9.5% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($15,283 vs. $13,959)
Greensboro College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greensboro College 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 Greensboro College .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Adventist University (904) is 12 points higher than at Greensboro College (892)
- Incoming Southwestern Adventist University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Greensboro College (18)
- Accepted freshman Greensboro College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Greensboro College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Greensboro College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greensboro College 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 Greensboro College.
- The graduation rate at Greensboro College is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Greensboro College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,700)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Greensboro College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Greensboro College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Greensboro College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/