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Overview |
Southwestern Christian College | TSU | ||
| Location | Terrell, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 88 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swcc.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern Christian College | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,070 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,070 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,042 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,970 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,584 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Southwestern Christian College | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern Christian College | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern Christian College | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $303 |
Diversity |
Southwestern Christian College | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southwestern Christian College | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern Christian College | 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 Christian College based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 88 students)
Southwestern Christian College vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern Christian College or TSU?
- Southwestern Christian College is 35.4% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($10,070.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.4% higher at TSU than Southwestern Christian College ($19,677.00 vs. $10,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Christian College than TSU ($7,970 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian College are 37.2% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($7,042 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian College than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian College ($12,085 vs. $8,584)
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern Christian College or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Southwestern Christian College .
Southwestern Christian College vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern Christian College 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 Christian College.
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Southwestern Christian College graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $25,200)
- More TSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Christian College students, three years after graduation. (22% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/