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Overview |
Southwestern Adventist University | TSU | ||
| Location | Keene, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swau.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern Adventist University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,028 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,959 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Southwestern Adventist University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,438 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 771 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.6%Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9%Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1180 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern Adventist University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern Adventist University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $303 |
Diversity |
Southwestern Adventist University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwestern Adventist University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern Adventist University | TSU | ||
| 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 Southern University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 793 students)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern Adventist University or TSU?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 214.6% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas Southern University ($23,400.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Southwestern Adventist University ($11,826 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 12.4% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($8,600 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Southwestern Adventist University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($13,959 vs. $12,085)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern Adventist University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Southwestern Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Adventist University (904) is 87 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Southwestern Adventist University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern Adventist University or TSU? 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 TSU and Southwestern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Texas Southern University (38% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $6,400 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $36,200)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $3,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,358)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($268 vs. $303)
- More Southwestern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/