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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University MACU USAO ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Southern Nazarene University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SNU | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snu.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNU | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,900 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,098 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,948 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
SNU | 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 | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SNU | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNU | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $162 |
Diversity |
SNU | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SNU | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SNU | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 1,507 students)
SNU vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNU or SWOSU?
- Southern Nazarene University is 310% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at SNU than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($27,000.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than SNU ($13,699 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 14% lower than costs at Southern Nazarene University ($6,930 vs. $7,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 133.6% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($19,948 vs. $8,539)
Which college is harder to get into, SNU or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or SNU .
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SNU (3.3)
SNU vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNU 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 SNU.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $4,200 more per year than SWOSU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,600)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $3,063 lower median federal student loan debt than SNU graduates. ($15,687 vs. $18,750)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SNU graduates. ($162 vs. $193)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/