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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University UT Tyler USAO Texas State ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | East Texas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWOSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,777 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,585 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,695 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,930 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,699 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,539 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
SWOSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 1,974 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
SWOSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $268 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SWOSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 1,771 students)
SWOSU vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 316.9% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($27,450.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than East Texas Baptist University ($13,699 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 47.1% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($6,930 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 93.8% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($16,552 vs. $8,539)
SWOSU vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or SWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 8 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming SWOSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
SWOSU vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and SWOSU.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,100)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $10,313 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($15,687 vs. $26,000)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($162 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/