Dallas, TX · Keene, TX · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Southern Methodist University | Southwestern Adventist University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 55.5% |
| In-State Tuition | $64,460 | $24,588 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $64,460 | $24,588 |
| Average Net Price | $28,010 | $11,243 |
| Graduation Rate | 83.0% | 41.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Southern Methodist University accepts 61.2% of applicants. Southwestern Adventist University accepts 55.5%. Southern Methodist University's tuition is $64,460. Southwestern Adventist University's is $24,588. That's a $39,872 difference per year. Southern Methodist University graduates 83% of students in 6 years. Southwestern Adventist University graduates 41%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Southwestern Adventist University. It accepts 55.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Southwestern Adventist University has lower published tuition: $24,588 versus $64,460. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Southern Methodist University: 83% of students finish in 6 years. Southwestern Adventist University is at 41%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.