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MBTS Harding University NWOSU Abilene Christian University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU McPherson College Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD Bethany College| Southwestern College | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwestern College | OC | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,380 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,003 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,047 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,240 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $244 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | OC | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Southwestern College | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,174 students)
Southwestern College vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or OC?
- Southwestern College is 48.7% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Southwestern College than Oklahoma Christian University ($36,500.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Southwestern College ($20,237 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 13.3% lower than costs at Southwestern College ($8,280 vs. $9,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 48% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($26,047 vs. $17,601)
Southwestern College vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern College or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 119 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming OC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Southwestern College (70.2%)
Southwestern College vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern College or OC? 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 OC and Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $11,300 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,098 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,750)
- OC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($244 vs. $266)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/