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Overview |
SHSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,480 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,908 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,632 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,499 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 98% |
Admission |
SHSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,316 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 13,809 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
SHSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SHSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 793 students)
SHSU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 299.6% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Sam Houston State University ($23,400.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Southwestern Adventist University ($13,632 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 26.8% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($8,600 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Sam Houston State University (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 33% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($13,959 vs. $10,499)
SHSU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU 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 SHSU .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 93 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
SHSU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU 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 SHSU.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,600)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- SHSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/