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| Southwestern Christian University | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 364 | 2,255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swcu.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,040 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,040 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,214 | $13,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
SCU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 33 | ||
| Admitted | - | 33 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | |||
| Enrolled % | 78.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SCU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $126 |
Diversity |
SCU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SCU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (2,255 students vs. 364 students)
SCU vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or A&M-Central Texas?
- Southwestern Christian University is 190.9% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($17,040.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at SCU than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($17,040.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than SCU ($437 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian University are 24.1% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($9,400 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian University than Texas A&M University Central Texas (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 10.6% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian University ($13,511 vs. $12,214)
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or SCU .
SCU vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and SCU.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $14,737 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($12,263 vs. $27,000)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($126 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/