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Concordia University-Texas Southern Adventist University Andrews University| Southwestern Adventist University | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwestern Adventist University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Keene, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swau.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern Adventist University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,028 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,959 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Southwestern Adventist University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,438 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 771 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.6%Open | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9%Open | 50.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwestern Adventist University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern Adventist University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $126 |
Diversity |
Southwestern Adventist University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Southwestern Adventist University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern Adventist University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (2,198 students vs. 793 students)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern Adventist University or A&M-Central Texas?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 299.5% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($23,400.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than Southwestern Adventist University ($5,465 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 24.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($8,600 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas A&M University Central Texas (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 51.7% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($13,959 vs. $9,203)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern Adventist University or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or Southwestern Adventist University .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern Adventist University or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and Southwestern Adventist University.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $13,737 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($12,263 vs. $26,000)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($126 vs. $268)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/