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Overview |
Southwestern Adventist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Keene, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swau.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern Adventist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,028 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,959 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Southwestern Adventist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,438 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 771 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.6%Open | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9%Open | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| 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 | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern Adventist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Southwestern Adventist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Southwestern Adventist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern Adventist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 793 students)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern Adventist University or West Texas A & M University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 267.2% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.1% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than West Texas A & M University ($23,400.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than Southwestern Adventist University ($17,001 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 14.7% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($8,600 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than West Texas A & M University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 86.1% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($13,959 vs. $7,500)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern Adventist University or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Southwestern Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 67 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern Adventist University or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and Southwestern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,600)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/