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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | Webster University | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | Webster University | ||
| 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
- Webster University is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 2,386 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or Webster University?
- Webster University is 14% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($29,640.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Webster University than Southwest Baptist University ($29,640.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Webster University ($18,926 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 49.6% lower than costs at Webster University ($8,290 vs. $12,398)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University as Webster University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($20,944 vs. $18,146)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 51 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming Webster University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist University or Webster 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 Webster University and Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Southwest Baptist University (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $3,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $25,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/