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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Missouri State University-Springfield| Southwest Baptist University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | CSU | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,386 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at CSU than Southwest Baptist University ($29,490.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Southwest Baptist University ($17,536 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 35.7% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,290 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Southwest Baptist University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 45.6% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($26,417 vs. $18,146)
Southwest Baptist University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 28 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than CSU (86.8%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist University or CSU? 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 CSU and Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Charleston Southern University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $5,913 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,087 vs. $27,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/