Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) vs Trevecca Nazarene University

Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) and Trevecca Nazarene University (TNU) are two private Christian universities located in the vibrant cities of Waxahachie, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee, respectively. While both institutions share a commitment to providing a faith-based education, they offer distinct experiences for their students. SAGU boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. TNU, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong focus on student success. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student body demographics, and more, to determine which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Southwestern Assemblies of God University	Trevecca Nazarene University
Overview
Location	Waxahachie, Texas	Nashville, Tennessee
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	73.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	85.4%	77.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50
SAT range	900 - 1080	N/A
ACT range	17 - 22	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	43.0%
Students submitting ACT score	46.0%
Total number of applicants	658	1,565
Total number of admissions given out	562	1,216
Admitted students who chose to enroll	280	425
Yield rate	49.8%	35.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$37,614	$49,084
Average net price	$22,245	$15,795
Tuition	$16,444	$25,998
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,570 Meal plan: $4,763	Room/dormitory: $4,700 Meal plan: $4,700
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $12,024	100.0% Average amount $19,966
Students receiving federal student loan	71.0% Average amount $5,193	46.0% Average amount $5,137
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $11,885	5.0% Average amount $9,881

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,519 Men 48.2% Women 51.8%	1,917 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%
Graduate students	324 Men 47.2% Women 52.8%	1,800 Men 28.6% Women 71.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.8%	5.1%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	738	953
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Business Philosophy and Religious Studies Liberal Arts Education	Education Business Health Professions Theology Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.6%	48.9%
Dropout rate	27.4%	24.3%
Transferred out	29.3%	25.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,389 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $45,867 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,275 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $39,590 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,206 Year 2: $37,928 Year 3: $36,584 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,842 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $31,931 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $30,133 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,891 Year 2: $29,413 Year 3: $28,779 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,740 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,898 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,563 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $98,439 Year 2: $90,678 Year 3: $104,397 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $62,900 Year 2: $70,296 Year 3: $74,015 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,362 Year 2: $59,967 Year 3: $66,477 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,652 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $43,928 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,172 Year 2: $41,844 Year 3: $42,843 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $30,486 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $33,189 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: N/A Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,264 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,929 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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