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Overview |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Keene, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swau.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,028 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,959 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,438 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 771 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.6%Open | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9%Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1180 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern Adventist University | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 793 students)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern Adventist University or Texas Tech?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 161.9% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas Tech University ($23,400.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than Southwestern Adventist University ($17,896 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 21.6% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($8,600 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas Tech University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 49.2% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($13,959 vs. $9,359)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern Adventist University or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Southwestern Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 230 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern Adventist University or Texas Tech? 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 Tech and Southwestern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $42,600)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/