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Overview |
Southwestern Adventist University | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Keene, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swau.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern Adventist University | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,028 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,959 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
Southwestern Adventist University | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,438 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 771 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.6%Open | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9%Open | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1180 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Southwestern Adventist University | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern Adventist University | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Southwestern Adventist University | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southwestern Adventist University | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern Adventist University | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 793 students)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern Adventist University or Tarleton?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 429.9% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Tarleton State University ($23,400.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Southwestern Adventist University ($13,755 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 20.1% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($8,600 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Tarleton State University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 64.9% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($13,959 vs. $8,463)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern Adventist University or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Southwestern Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 55 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern Adventist University or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Southwestern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,600)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/