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TLU Texas State UT Arlington Schreiner University UIW Andrews University Southern Adventist University UTSA Texas A&M International University| Concordia University Texas | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,700 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,700 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,690 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,761 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,594 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
Concordia University-Texas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | 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
- Concordia University Texas is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,863 students vs. 793 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Concordia University Texas is 48.3% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Southwestern Adventist University ($34,700.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Concordia University-Texas ($20,028 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 59.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($8,600 vs. $13,690)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas as Southwestern Adventist University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 76.2% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($24,594 vs. $13,959)
Concordia University-Texas vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Texas (998) is 94 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Concordia University-Texas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Texas students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Concordia University Texas (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $3,500 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,600)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $1,174 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,174)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($268 vs. $280)
- More Concordia University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/