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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 90% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $162 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 4,777 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or SWOSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.1% higher at SWOSU than Southern University and A & M College ($13,695.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Southern University and A & M College ($13,699 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 35.2% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($6,930 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Southern University and A & M College (90% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,539 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 79 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming SWOSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at SWOSU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $38,000)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $15,063 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($15,687 vs. $30,750)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($162 vs. $317)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/