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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University USAO ESU Florida Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Pensacola State College | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pensacola State | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,981 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pensacolastate.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pensacola State | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,888 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,551 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,305 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,663 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 90% |
Admission |
Pensacola State | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Pensacola State | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pensacola State | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,500 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $36 | $162 |
Diversity |
Pensacola State | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Pensacola State | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Pensacola State | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pensacola State College is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (7,981 students vs. 4,777 students)
Pensacola State vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pensacola State or SWOSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 248.8% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $1,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at SWOSU than Pensacola State College ($13,695.00 vs. $7,551.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than SWOSU ($3,305 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 36.9% lower than costs at Pensacola State College ($6,930 vs. $9,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Pensacola State College (90% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 50.8% larger than aid received Pensacola State College ($8,539 vs. $5,663)
Which college is harder to get into, Pensacola State or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Pensacola State .
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.99 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Pensacola State vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pensacola State 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 Pensacola State.
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Pensacola State graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $30,300)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $12,187 lower median federal student loan debt than SWOSU graduates. ($3,500 vs. $15,687)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than SWOSU graduates. ($36 vs. $162)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pensacola State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/