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Overview |
Southwestern College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,380 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,003 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,047 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,240 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 22, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $211 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Southwestern College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 1,174 students)
Southwestern College vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or West Texas A & M University?
- Southwestern College is 472.8% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.5% higher at Southwestern College than West Texas A & M University ($36,500.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than Southwestern College ($17,001 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 5.1% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($9,380 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 247.3% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($26,047 vs. $7,500)
Southwestern College vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern College or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern College (999) is 28 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Southwestern College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Southwestern College (70.2%)
Southwestern College vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern College or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than West Texas A & M University (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $9,000 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,750)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More Southwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/