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California State University-Northridge Concordia University-Texas SHSU Andrews University Southern Adventist University UT Permian Basin TAMUK UTSA| The University of Texas Pan American | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT-Pan American | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Edinburg, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,559 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #896 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpa.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT-Pan American | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,649 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,888 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,105 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,938 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
UT-Pan American | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,744 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 12,053 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.9% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1090 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UT-Pan American | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT-Pan American | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,539 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $268 |
Diversity |
UT-Pan American | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UT-Pan American | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UT-Pan American | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (31,559 students vs. 793 students)
UT-Pan American vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT-Pan American or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 197.9% more expensive to attend than UT-Pan American for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than The University of Texas Pan American ($23,400.00 vs. $17,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than Southwestern Adventist University ($8,105 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 3.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas Pan American ($8,600 vs. $8,888)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American as Southwestern Adventist University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 40.5% larger than aid received The University of Texas Pan American ($13,959 vs. $9,938)
UT-Pan American vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT-Pan American 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 UT-Pan American .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas Pan American (924) is 20 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Southwestern Adventist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- UT-Pan American has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
UT-Pan American vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT-Pan American 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 UT-Pan American.
- The graduation rate at UT-Pan American is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $700 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $15,461 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($10,539 vs. $26,000)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($108 vs. $268)
- More UT-Pan American graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/