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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | William Jewell College | ||
| 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 William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 853 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or William Jewell College?
- Southwest Baptist University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Southwest Baptist University than William Jewell College ($25,990.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than William Jewell College ($18,926 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 22.2% lower than costs at William Jewell College ($8,290 vs. $10,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jewell College than Southwest Baptist University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 34.9% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($18,146 vs. $13,451)
Southwest Baptist University vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 102 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist University or William Jewell College? 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 William Jewell College and Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Southwest Baptist University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $3,913 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($21,087 vs. $25,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/