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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | GWU | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | GWU | ||
| 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 2,386 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at GWU than Southwest Baptist University ($31,220.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than GWU ($18,926 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 29.9% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($8,290 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 33% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($24,130 vs. $18,146)
Southwest Baptist University vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 81 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than GWU (74.9%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist University or GWU? 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 GWU and Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Southwest Baptist University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $3,882 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($21,087 vs. $24,969)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/