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Overview |
ATU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ATU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
ATU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ATU | 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 793 students)
ATU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 302.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Arkansas Tech University ($23,400.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Southwestern Adventist University ($12,016 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 6.5% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,600 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Arkansas Tech University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 65.4% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($13,959 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
ATU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $5,500 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More ATU 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/