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UT Arlington UNT Tarleton Wayland Baptist University Friends University MSU| University of the Southwest | Texas Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USW | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Hobbs, NM | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usw.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
USW | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,000 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,000 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,910 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,533 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,365 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USW | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.63 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
USW | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USW | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
USW | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
USW | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 4% | ||
Campus |
USW | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than USW based on total student enrollment (2,578 students vs. 1,066 students)
USW vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USW or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 84.6% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than University of the Southwest ($31,390.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than USW ($15,652 vs. $20,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 22.5% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($8,910 vs. $10,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest as Texas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 247.1% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($29,039 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, USW or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or USW .
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at USW (2.63)
USW vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USW or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and USW.
- The graduation rate at Texas Wesleyan University is higher than University of the Southwest (37% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $1,500 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $44,200)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,999)
- USW graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More USW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/