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Baylor Trinity Austin College UT Austin University of Dallas TCU UT Dallas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Texas Tech SMU Texas State Texas A&M| Southwestern University | New Saint Andrews College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | NSA | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Moscow, Idaho | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,457 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | nsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | NSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,558 | $15,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,558 | $15,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,628 | $4,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,687 | $16,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,956 | $3,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
SU | NSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,585 | 126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,573 | 108 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.1% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SU | NSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | NSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | N/A |
Diversity |
SU | NSA | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SU | NSA | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 56% | ||
Campus |
SU | NSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern University is larger than than NSA based on total student enrollment (1,457 students vs. 351 students)
SU vs. NSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or NSA?
- Southwestern University is 222% more expensive to attend than NSA for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $15,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222% higher at SU than New Saint Andrews College ($50,558.00 vs. $15,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than SU ($16,064 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 240.7% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($4,000 vs. $13,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than New Saint Andrews College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 845.4% larger than aid received New Saint Andrews College ($32,956 vs. $3,486)
SU vs. NSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or NSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSA or SU .
- NSA has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than SU (39.1%)
SU vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or NSA? 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 NSA and SU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/