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Overview |
UALR | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,158 | 817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,818 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,573 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,352 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,225 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
UALR | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 2,114 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1170 | 910/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UALR | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
UALR | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UALR | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (8,158 students vs. 817 students)
UALR vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 311.3% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($23,928.00 vs. $5,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($23,928.00 vs. $16,573.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Southwestern Adventist University ($11,225 vs. $20,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($9,032 vs. $9,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 45.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($14,534 vs. $9,968)
UALR vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 86 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming UALR students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- UALR has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
UALR vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (38% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $4,600 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- UALR graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/