Southwestern Christian College

www.swcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,070

2021 Average Net Price

$10,490

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

12.1%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

88% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

66.7%

2 Graduates

About

Southwestern Christian College is a higher education institution located in Kaufman County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southwestern Christian College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (17 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Christian College. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Christian College is $7,070, which is $−4,714 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Christian College is $7,070, which is $−4,714 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,490.

In 2021, 86% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Christian College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,070

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Christian College was $7,070. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Christian College is $−4,714 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Average Net Price

$10,490

2021 Value

23.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southwestern Christian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,490. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southwestern Christian College grew by 23.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwestern Christian College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,010

Room and Board

$1,168

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Christian College was of $6,010 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,168. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Christian College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 12.2% with respect to 2020, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwestern Christian College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

12.1%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Christian College was 12.1%, which represents 4 out of the 33 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southwestern Christian College had a total enrollment of 92 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Christian College is 81 students and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 88% of students enrolled at Southwestern Christian College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Christian College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 94.6% Black or African American and 5.43% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Christian College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (61.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (32.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Christian College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Christian College is 81 and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 88% of students enrolled at Southwestern Christian College are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwestern Christian College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern Christian College was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Southwestern Christian College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwestern Christian College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
87 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Christian College is 94.6% Black or African American and 5.43% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 6 more women than men received degrees from Southwestern Christian College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern Christian College is black or african american (18 degrees awarded).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southwestern Christian College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (17 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern Christian College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (1 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Christian College are Clergy (79,010 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (65,991 people), Other managers (28,328 people), Education administrators (17,437 people), and Secondary school teachers (15,905 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Christian College in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (1 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Christian College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Christian College are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (1 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Christian College are Elementary & secondary schools (123,683 people), Religious organizations (88,408 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (38,820 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (30,876 people), and Construction (21,267 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Christian College are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (1 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern Christian College.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2021)

17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Southwestern Christian College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southwestern Christian College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Christian College, which is 0.5 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (12).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwestern Christian College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Christian College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.417 times less than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Christian College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southwestern Christian College is Male and Black or African American (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Black or African American

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Christian College is black or african american (18 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
12 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Christian College is black or african american female (12 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (6 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Christian College employs 9 Instructors. Most academics at Southwestern Christian College are Male Instructor (5), and Female Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Christian College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.11M - Federal
$73.8k - State
$122k - Local

As of 2021, Southwestern Christian College received $1.11M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $73.8k from state grants and contracts, and $122k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.3M

2021 Salaries

100%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Southwestern Christian College paid a median of $1.3M in salaries, a 100% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$309k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southwestern Christian College paid a total of $309k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern Christian College was Instructor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Christian College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern Christian College was Male Instructor with 5 employees, and Female Instructor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwestern Christian College.