by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Southwest Baptist University worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Southwest Baptist University is ranked #2,026 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Missouri, it ranks #47 of 74 for value.
These Southwest Baptist University majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Speech Teacher Education | #15 of 20 |
| Teacher Education | #15 of 20 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | #60 of 74 |
| Science Education | #122 of 156 |
| Art Education | #147 of 196 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #172 of 252 |
| Music Education | #202 of 286 |
| Physical Education Teaching & Coaching | #204 of 263 |
| Sports Management | #273 of 492 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | #296 of 395 |
Below is the detailed Southwest Baptist University value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Southwest Baptist University is ranked #41 out of #82 in Missouri for quality and #47 out of #74 for Missouri value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Southwest Baptist University financial aid page to be sure.
Southwest Baptist University is ranked #2,026 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Southwest Baptist University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Southwest Baptist University costs about $23,360. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $93,441 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $40,379 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $21,677 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,360 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $93,441 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Southwest Baptist University net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Southwest Baptist University costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Southwest Baptist University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $161,516 | — | — |
| All Students | $93,441 | #2,026 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $86,708 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $161,516 | — | — |
| All Students | $93,441 | #47 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $86,708 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Southwest Baptist University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22,672 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,056 |
| $48K–$75K | $20,785 |
| $75K–$110K | $21,889 |
| Over $110K | $21,292 |
About 91% of Southwest Baptist University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,138 per year. Get more details on the Southwest Baptist University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Southwest Baptist University net price page for the cost detail.
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