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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Terrell, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 88 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | swcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $10,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $10,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $7,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $7,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $8,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU- Grambling | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $25,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | N/A |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 66% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 13% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grambling State University is larger than than Southwestern Christian College based on total student enrollment (5,058 students vs. 88 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Southwestern Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Southwestern Christian College?
- Southwestern Christian College is 95.9% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($10,070.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at Southwestern Christian College than Grambling State University ($10,070.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Christian College than GSU- Grambling ($7,970 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian College are 56.1% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($7,042 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian College than Grambling State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Christian College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($8,584 vs. $8,442)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling or Southwestern Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Christian College or GSU- Grambling .
GSU- Grambling vs. Southwestern Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling or Southwestern Christian College? 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 Christian College and GSU- Grambling.
- Graduates from Grambling State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Southwestern Christian College graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $25,200)
- More GSU- Grambling graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Christian College students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/