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Overview |
SWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,188 | 3,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1043 | #645 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $28,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $28,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,654 | $10,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,336 | $16,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,771 | $22,579 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 472 | 1,958 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 1,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 70% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 973/1193 | ||
| 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 |
SWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
SWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
SWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SWU | Trevecca Nazarene 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
- Trevecca Nazarene University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (3,196 students vs. 1,188 students)
SWU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Trevecca Nazarene University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($28,590.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Trevecca Nazarene University than Southern Wesleyan University ($28,590.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trevecca Nazarene University than SWU ($16,222 vs. $20,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trevecca Nazarene University are 5% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($10,150 vs. $10,654)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University as Trevecca Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trevecca Nazarene University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($22,579 vs. $18,771)
SWU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (3.43)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Trevecca Nazarene University (70%)
SWU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU or Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and SWU.
- The graduation rate at Trevecca Nazarene University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Trevecca Nazarene University earn on average $200 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $44,800)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/