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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| Texas State University | Southwestern Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Terrell, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 88 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | swcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $10,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $10,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $7,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $7,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $8,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Texas State | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | - | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $25,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | N/A |
Diversity |
Texas State | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 66% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Texas State | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| 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 State University is larger than than Southwestern Christian College based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 88 students)
Texas State vs. Southwestern Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or Southwestern Christian College?
- Southwestern Christian College is 17% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($10,070.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.9% higher at Texas State than Southwestern Christian College ($20,030.00 vs. $10,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Christian College than Texas State ($7,970 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian College are 62.7% lower than costs at Texas State University ($7,042 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian College than Texas State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 37.4% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian College ($11,791 vs. $8,584)
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or Southwestern Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Christian College or Texas State .
Texas State vs. Southwestern Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or Southwestern Christian College? 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 Christian College and Texas State.
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $24,000 more per year than Southwestern Christian College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $25,200)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Christian College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/