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UT Tyler Texas State| Southwestern Christian University | East Texas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 425 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Pentecostal Holiness Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swcu.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,040 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,040 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,713 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,041 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
SCU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | - | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
SCU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SCU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SCU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 425 students)
SCU vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 61.1% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Southwestern Christian University ($27,450.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Christian University than East Texas Baptist University ($19,713 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian University are 8.5% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,400 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Southwestern Christian University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian University ($16,552 vs. $11,041)
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or SCU .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 4 points higher than at SCU (978)
- Incoming SCU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SCU (3.22)
SCU vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and SCU.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Southwestern Christian University (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $14,700 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $27,400)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/