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UCO-Central LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech MACU Louisiana College| Southern Nazarene University | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SNU | TC | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 644 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snu.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNU | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,560 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $10,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,007 | $10,182 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
SNU | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SNU | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNU | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $320 |
Diversity |
SNU | TC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SNU | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SNU | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 644 students)
SNU vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNU or TC?
- Southern Nazarene University is 241.1% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.1% higher at SNU than Texas College ($28,000.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than SNU ($10,901 vs. $19,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 19.5% lower than costs at Southern Nazarene University ($8,000 vs. $9,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Texas College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 116.1% larger than aid received Texas College ($22,007 vs. $10,182)
Which college is harder to get into, SNU or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or SNU .
- Accepted freshman SNU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at TC (2.9)
SNU vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNU or TC? 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 TC and SNU.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than Texas College (43% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $25,000 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $27,800)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($193 vs. $320)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/