- Both Southwestern University (SU) and Abilene Christian University are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- SU has more expensive tuition of $51,058 than Abilene Christian University ($42,380).
- SU has tighter acceptance rate of 43.14% than Abilene Christian University (58.06%).
- SU has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than Abilene Christian University (1,160).
- Abilene Christian University is larger with 5,079 students than SU (1,483 students).
Southwestern University View More Rivals | Abilene Christian University View More Rivals | |
| #128 in Liberal Arts Colleges #29 in Texas | Rankings | #13 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Georgetown, TX | Location | Abilene, TX |
SU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $51,058 | Undergraduate | $42,380 |
| Graduate | $24,174 | |
| $28,809 | Financial Aid | $24,769 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 | |
| 43.14% | Acceptance Rate | 58.06% |
| 20.30% | Yield | 16.33% |
| 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,483 | Total Students | 5,079 |
| 1,483 | Undergraduate | 3,211 |
| 0 | Graduate | 1,868 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,513 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $63,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,102) $6,765 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,430) $6,000 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 110 Full-time 32 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 272 Full-time 137 Part-time |
| 397 Full-time 39 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 810 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $77,193 for Faculties $57,257 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,618 for Faculties $58,579 Part-time |