| Southwestern Adventist vs. TCU |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #90 in National Universities #7 in Texas Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$24,588 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$57,220 |
| cheaper$24,588 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$35,778 |
| Less$12,406 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$28,896 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,020 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter53.62% | Acceptance Rate | Easier56.10% |
| Lower16.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.41% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller793 | Total Enrollment | Larger12,273 |
| Smaller786 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,523 |
| Smaller7 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,750 |
| Smaller81 | Online Student Population | Larger245 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| Higher38% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower12% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 375) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,304) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,250) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,850) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 111 | Number of faculties | 1,042 |
| Lower$55,976 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,273 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.