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Concordia University-Texas Andrews University Southern Adventist University| Tabor College | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tabor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Tabor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Tabor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Tabor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Tabor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern Adventist University is larger than than Tabor based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 637 students)
Tabor vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Tabor College is 49.8% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Tabor than Southwestern Adventist University ($35,050.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Tabor ($20,028 vs. $21,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 8.1% lower than costs at Tabor College ($8,600 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 94.2% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($27,113 vs. $13,959)
Tabor vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Tabor .
- The average SAT score at Tabor College (1007) is 103 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Tabor students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- Southwestern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (53.6%) than Tabor (52.7%)
Tabor vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $42,600)
- Tabor College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Tabor graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Tabor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/