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Overview |
Howard Payne University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Brownwood, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 838 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hputx.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard Payne University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,850 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,850 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,117 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,817 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard Payne University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,233 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 768 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard Payne University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard Payne University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,686 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard Payne University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Howard Payne University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Howard Payne University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard Payne University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (838 students vs. 793 students)
Howard Payne University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard Payne University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Howard Payne University is 19% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($27,850.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Howard Payne University than Southwestern Adventist University ($27,850.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Howard Payne University ($20,028 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 11.8% lower than costs at Howard Payne University ($8,600 vs. $9,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Howard Payne University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard Payne University students is 34.8% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($18,817 vs. $13,959)
Howard Payne University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard Payne 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 Howard Payne University .
- The average SAT score at Howard Payne University (965) is 61 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Howard Payne University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Howard Payne University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Howard Payne University has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Howard Payne University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard Payne 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 Howard Payne University.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,300)
- Howard Payne University students graduate with a $314 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($25,686 vs. $26,000)
- Howard Payne University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($265 vs. $268)
- More Howard Payne University 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/