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Overview |
HBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,189 | 817 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,530 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,261 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
HBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,021 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 7,681 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 910/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
HBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $268 |
Diversity |
HBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
HBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
HBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (4,189 students vs. 817 students)
HBU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Houston Baptist University is 48.4% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at HBU than Southwestern Adventist University ($35,500.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than HBU ($20,198 vs. $20,530)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 19.8% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($9,032 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 87.6% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($27,261 vs. $14,534)
HBU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU 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 HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 156 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming HBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
HBU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU 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 HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,600)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $1,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/