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Overview |
UNT | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 44,767 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,295 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,087 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,412 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,283 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,159 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
UNT | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,016 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 25,335 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNT | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNT | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNT | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNT | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 793 students)
UNT vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 182.1% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than University of North Texas ($23,400.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Southwestern Adventist University ($15,283 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 21.1% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($8,600 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than University of North Texas (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 52.4% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($13,959 vs. $9,159)
UNT vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT 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 UNT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 189 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming UNT students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
UNT vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT 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 UNT.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $4,400 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,600)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- UNT graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/