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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University SNU USAO ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWOSU | MACU | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,777 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,585 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,695 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,930 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,699 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,539 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
SWOSU | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,974 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
SWOSU | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $283 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SWOSU | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | MACU | ||
| 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 MACU based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 2,442 students)
SWOSU vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 166.8% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at MACU than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($17,568.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than MACU ($13,699 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 24.6% lower than costs at Mid America Christian University ($6,930 vs. $8,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid America Christian University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 51.9% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($12,967 vs. $8,539)
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or SWOSU .
SWOSU vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU or MACU? 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 MACU and SWOSU.
- The graduation rate at SWOSU is higher than Mid America Christian University (33% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than MACU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,000)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $11,751 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($15,687 vs. $27,438)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($162 vs. $283)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/