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Overview |
Southwestern College | AQ | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,139 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #517 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,330 | $37,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,330 | $37,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,356 | $10,994 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,337 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,433 | $29,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,333 | 2,291 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 990/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
Southwestern College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | AQ | ||
| 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
- Aquinas College is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (1,295 students vs. 1,139 students)
Southwestern College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or AQ?
- Southwestern College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than AQ for in-state tuition ($38,330.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Southwestern College than Aquinas College ($38,330.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Southwestern College ($19,890 vs. $27,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 3.3% lower than costs at Southwestern College ($10,994 vs. $11,356)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 9.9% larger than aid received Southwestern College ($29,042 vs. $26,433)
Southwestern College vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 91 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Southwestern College (65%)
Southwestern College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern College or AQ? 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 AQ and Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than Aquinas College (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $13,100 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $40,000)
- Southwestern College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Southwestern College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/