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Concordia University-Texas Northern Illinois Andrews University Southern Adventist University| Judson University | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Judson University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Judson University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Judson University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Judson University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (973 students vs. 793 students)
Judson University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Judson University is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Judson University than Southwestern Adventist University ($29,850.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Southwestern Adventist University ($19,268 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 31.6% lower than costs at Judson University ($8,600 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Judson University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 51.3% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($21,123 vs. $13,959)
Judson University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson 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 Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 182 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Judson University has a higher acceptance rate (58.2%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Judson University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,600)
- Judson University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/