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Overview |
Southwestern College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,380 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,003 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,047 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,240 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 22, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $191 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
Southwestern College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 1,174 students)
Southwestern College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or LGCNHS?
- Southwestern College is 20% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Southwestern College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($36,500.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern College than LGCNHS ($27,003 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 17.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($9,380 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 324.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($26,047 vs. $6,133)
Southwestern College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Southwestern College .
- Southwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Southwestern College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Southwestern College.
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $1,800 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,750)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($191 vs. $266)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/