- Both Dallas Baptist University (DBU) and Southwestern University (SU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- SU has more expensive tuition of $51,058 than DBU ($38,140).
- DBU has tighter acceptance rate of 39.42% than SU (43.14%).
- SU has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than DBU (1,080).
- DBU is larger with 4,348 students than SU (1,483 students).
Dallas Baptist University View More Rivals | Southwestern University View More Rivals | |
| #182 in National Universities #15 in Texas | Rankings | #128 in Liberal Arts Colleges #29 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Dallas, TX | Location | Georgetown, TX |
DBU| Known as | SU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,140 | Undergraduate | $51,058 |
| $24,508 | Graduate | |
| $15,883 | Financial Aid | $28,809 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 39.42% | Acceptance Rate | 43.14% |
| 36.34% | Yield | 20.30% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,348 | Total Students | 1,483 |
| 2,971 | Undergraduate | 1,483 |
| 1,377 | Graduate | 0 |
| 708 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $49,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,447) $4,574 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,102) $6,765 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,777 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 117 Full-time 13 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 110 Full-time 32 Part-time |
| 378 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 397 Full-time 39 Part-time |
| $74,699 for Faculties $57,767 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,193 for Faculties $57,257 Part-time |