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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | PC | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $269 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 1,199 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 50% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at PC than Southwest Baptist University ($38,990.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than PC ($18,926 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 36.3% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,290 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 89.5% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($34,379 vs. $18,146)
Southwest Baptist University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 24 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than PC (59.4%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist University or PC? 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 PC and Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Southwest Baptist University (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $5,021 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($21,087 vs. $26,108)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($218 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/