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Overview |
Southwestern College | UNT | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,380 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,003 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,047 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,240 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $206 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Southwestern College | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 1,174 students)
Southwestern College vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or UNT?
- Southwestern College is 340% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at Southwestern College than University of North Texas ($36,500.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Southwestern College ($15,283 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 11% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,380 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than University of North Texas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 184.4% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($26,047 vs. $9,159)
Southwestern College vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern College or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 94 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Southwestern College (70.2%)
Southwestern College vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern College or UNT? 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 UNT and Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than University of North Texas (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $6,100 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,750)
- UNT graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($206 vs. $266)
- More Southwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/