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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,107 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,082 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,320 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,122 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,802 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 910/1200 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
A&M-Texarkana | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 817 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 292.9% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($23,928.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas A&M University Texarkana ($23,928.00 vs. $19,107.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Southwestern Adventist University ($13,320 vs. $20,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 33.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($9,032 vs. $12,082)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas A&M University Texarkana (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 59.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($14,534 vs. $9,122)
A&M-Texarkana vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 91 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana or Southwestern Adventist University? 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 Southwestern Adventist University and A&M-Texarkana.
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $4,700 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $11,496 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $26,000)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/