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Overview |
Southwestern College | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,139 | 43,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #517 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,330 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,330 | $27,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,356 | $10,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,337 | $14,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,433 | $11,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,333 | 23,126 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 18,799 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 990/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $186 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Southwestern College | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (43,992 students vs. 1,139 students)
Southwestern College vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or UT Arlington?
- Southwestern College is 316.4% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($38,330.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Southwestern College than The University of Texas at Arlington ($38,330.00 vs. $27,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than Southwestern College ($14,956 vs. $27,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 7.3% lower than costs at Southwestern College ($10,582 vs. $11,356)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than The University of Texas at Arlington (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 140% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($26,433 vs. $11,015)
Southwestern College vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern College or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 39 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Southwestern College (65%)
Southwestern College vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern College or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $1,400 more per year than UT Arlington graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $51,700)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $25,750)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($186 vs. $266)
- More Southwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/