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Overview |
Southwestern Adventist University | TC | ||
| Location | Keene, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swau.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern Adventist University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,028 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,959 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 61% |
Admission |
Southwestern Adventist University | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,438 | - | ||
| Admitted | 771 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.6%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwestern Adventist University | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern Adventist University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $320 |
Diversity |
Southwestern Adventist University | TC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southwestern Adventist University | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern Adventist University | TC | ||
| 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
- Southwestern Adventist University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 642 students)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern Adventist University or TC?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 185.1% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.1% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas College ($23,400.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Southwestern Adventist University ($11,174 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 2.4% lower than costs at Southwestern Adventist University ($8,400 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas College (98% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 36% larger than aid received Texas College ($13,959 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern Adventist University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Southwestern Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at TC (2.9)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern Adventist University or TC? 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 TC and Southwestern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Texas College (38% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $14,800 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $27,800)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Southwestern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/