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Overview |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Keene, TX | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swau.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,928 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,928 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,032 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,198 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,534 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 61% |
Admission |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,468 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 815 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.5%Open | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5%Open | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1200 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $193 |
Diversity |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 817 students)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern Adventist University or Texas A&M?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 160.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($23,928.00 vs. $9,199.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at Texas A&M than Southwestern Adventist University ($36,428.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas A&M ($20,198 vs. $21,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 45.6% lower than costs at Texas A&M University College Station ($9,032 vs. $13,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas A&M University College Station (99% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 25.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($14,534 vs. $11,607)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern Adventist University or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Southwestern Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 308 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern Adventist University or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Southwestern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (81% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $23,000 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $42,600)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,000)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/