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Baylor LSUS NSU Xavier University of Louisiana Concordia University-Texas Southern Adventist University Andrews University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech| Louisiana State University Alexandria | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
LSUA | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 900/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LSUA | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
LSUA | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
LSUA | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 793 students)
LSUA vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 372.7% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 357% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($23,400.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Southwestern Adventist University ($7,274 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 11.6% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,600 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Louisiana State University Alexandria (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 98.5% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($13,959 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA 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 LSUA .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Alexandria (950) is 46 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming LSUA students have at the same average ACT score (20) as 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 LSUA (3.16)
- LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
LSUA vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (38% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $6,900 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $8,293 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($17,707 vs. $26,000)
- LSUA graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More Southwestern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/