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SWOSU Harding University Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College Abilene Christian University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD LeTourneau University| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NWOSU | OC | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
NWOSU | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NWOSU | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $244 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NWOSU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 39% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,852 students)
NWOSU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or OC?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 350.6% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.3% higher at OC than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($24,550.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than OC ($10,448 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 58.6% lower than costs at Oklahoma Christian University ($5,220 vs. $8,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 96.9% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($17,601 vs. $8,937)
NWOSU vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 168 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming OC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
NWOSU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU or OC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between OC and NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $1,400 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $9,337 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($14,315 vs. $23,652)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($148 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/