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Texas A&M Arkansas Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Dallas Alabama LSU University of Missouri-Columbia UT Austin Texas Tech Baylor UNT Auburn| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NWOSU | OU | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
NWOSU | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | 1130/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NWOSU | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $206 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | OU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
NWOSU | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 45% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 1,852 students)
NWOSU vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or OU?
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($5,448.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at OU than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($21,488.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than OU ($10,448 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 202.3% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($5,220 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 18.2% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($10,561 vs. $8,937)
NWOSU vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 254 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming OU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
NWOSU vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU or OU? 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 OU and NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $18,900 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,685 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($14,315 vs. $20,000)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($148 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/