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Overview |
Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 817 students)
Arkansas vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 212.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($23,928.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Arkansas than Southwestern Adventist University ($26,690.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Southwestern Adventist University ($17,475 vs. $20,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 47.1% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,032 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than University of Arkansas (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 79.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($14,534 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas 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 Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 250 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
Arkansas vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $7,800 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $42,600)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/