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Overview |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,309 | 817 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stedwards.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,484 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,484 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,010 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,351 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,176 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,611 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 4,696 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1235 | 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 |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,271 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | 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
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,309 students vs. 817 students)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Saint Edward's University is 111% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Southwestern Adventist University ($50,484.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($20,198 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 55.1% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($9,032 vs. $14,010)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University as Southwestern Adventist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 155.8% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($37,176 vs. $14,534)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 231 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,600)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $729 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $26,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/