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Overview |
Southwestern Adventist University | AU | ||
| Location | Keene, TX | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swau.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern Adventist University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,028 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,959 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwestern Adventist University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,438 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 771 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.6%Open | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9%Open | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1180 | 850/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwestern Adventist University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern Adventist University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southwestern Adventist University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwestern Adventist University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern Adventist University | AU | ||
| 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
- Averett University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 793 students)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern Adventist University or AU?
- Averett University is 60.9% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at AU than Southwestern Adventist University ($37,640.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than AU ($20,028 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 32.1% lower than costs at Averett University ($8,600 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 88% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($26,246 vs. $13,959)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern Adventist University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Southwestern Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Averett University (913) is 9 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Southwestern Adventist University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern Adventist University or AU? 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 AU and Southwestern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,600)
- Averett University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- AU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/