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Overview |
Southwestern Adventist University | TLU | ||
| Location | Keene, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swau.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern Adventist University | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,028 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,959 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwestern Adventist University | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,438 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 771 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.6%Open | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9%Open | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1180 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern Adventist University | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southwestern Adventist University | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Southwestern Adventist University | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern Adventist University | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 793 students)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern Adventist University or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at TLU than Southwestern Adventist University ($33,300.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than TLU ($20,028 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 31.7% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($8,600 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 70% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($23,729 vs. $13,959)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern Adventist University or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Southwestern Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 102 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming TLU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern Adventist University or TLU? 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 TLU and Southwestern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,600)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/