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Overview |
SU | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,457 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,558 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,558 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,628 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,687 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,956 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
SU | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,585 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 2,573 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.1% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SU | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $203 |
Diversity |
SU | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SU | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SU | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (6,562 students vs. 1,457 students)
SU vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or TAMUK?
- Southwestern University is 884.2% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.4% higher at SU than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($50,558.00 vs. $18,493.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than SU ($10,474 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 25.9% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($10,823 vs. $13,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 181.7% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($32,956 vs. $11,699)
SU vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or SU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 231 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming SU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than SU (39.1%)
SU vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (73% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $11,100 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $7,257 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($19,636 vs. $26,893)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($203 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/