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Overview |
Southwestern Adventist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Keene, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swau.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern Adventist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,028 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,959 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Southwestern Adventist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,438 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 771 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.6%Open | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9%Open | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1180 | 900/1090 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwestern Adventist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern Adventist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $205 |
Diversity |
Southwestern Adventist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Southwestern Adventist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern Adventist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| 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
- Wayland Baptist University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (2,978 students vs. 793 students)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern Adventist University or Wayland Baptist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Wayland Baptist University for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Wayland Baptist University ($23,400.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Wayland Baptist University ($20,028 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 0.7% lower than costs at Wayland Baptist University ($8,600 vs. $8,660)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University as Wayland Baptist University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Wayland Baptist University ($13,959 vs. $13,608)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern Adventist University or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or Southwestern Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Wayland Baptist University (911) is 7 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Southwestern Adventist University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- Wayland Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern Adventist University or Wayland Baptist University? 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 Wayland Baptist University and Southwestern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Wayland Baptist University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wayland Baptist University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,600)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $6,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($19,875 vs. $26,000)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($205 vs. $268)
- More Southwestern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/