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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State Fullerton Concordia University-Texas Andrews University Southern Adventist University| Hope International University | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
HIU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 900/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
HIU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
HIU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
HIU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
HIU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Hope International University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 793 students)
HIU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Hope International University is 47.4% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at HIU than Southwestern Adventist University ($34,500.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than HIU ($20,028 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 51.7% lower than costs at Hope International University ($8,600 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 65.3% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($23,077 vs. $13,959)
HIU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU 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 HIU .
- The average SAT score at Hope International University (910) is 6 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Southwestern Adventist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at HIU (3.26)
- Southwestern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (53.6%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU 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 HIU.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Hope International University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $2,900 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,700)
- Southwestern Adventist University and HIU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University and HIU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/