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Overview |
Southwestern Adventist University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Keene, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #774 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swau.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern Adventist University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,028 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,959 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Southwestern Adventist University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,438 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 771 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.6%Open | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9%Open | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1180 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern Adventist University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $203 |
Diversity |
Southwestern Adventist University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southwestern Adventist University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern Adventist University | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 793 students)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern Adventist University or TAMUK?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 355.5% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($23,400.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Southwestern Adventist University ($11,347 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 9.6% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Kingsville ($8,600 vs. $9,425)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($13,959 vs. $10,723)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern Adventist University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Southwestern Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Kingsville (937) is 33 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Southwestern Adventist University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern Adventist University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Southwestern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $3,700 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,600)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $6,364 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $26,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($203 vs. $268)
- More Southwestern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/