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UCO-Central NWOSU Harding University Southeastern Oklahoma State University Abilene Christian University ORU USAO Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ESU SCAD| Oklahoma Christian University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,743 | 4,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $6,969 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $6,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,680 | $7,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,810 | $14,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,308 | $8,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
OC | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,367 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 1,327 | 1,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 43.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
OC | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $162 |
Diversity |
OC | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OC | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
OC | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (4,811 students vs. 2,743 students)
OC vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or SWOSU?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 252.3% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $6,969.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.8% higher at OC than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($24,550.00 vs. $6,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than OC ($14,761 vs. $21,810)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 17.1% lower than costs at Oklahoma Christian University ($7,410 vs. $8,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 86.5% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($16,308 vs. $8,745)
OC vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 128 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming OC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at SWOSU (3.53)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than OC (97.1%)
OC vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and OC.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,800)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $7,965 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($15,687 vs. $23,652)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($162 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/