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Overview |
SWOSU | NSU | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,777 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,585 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,695 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,930 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,699 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,539 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
SWOSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 1,974 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
SWOSU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $320 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
SWOSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 31% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 4,777 students)
SWOSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or NSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at NSU than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($16,920.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than NSU ($13,699 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 56.5% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($6,930 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 42.5% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($12,164 vs. $8,539)
SWOSU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or SWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 182 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming SWOSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
SWOSU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU or NSU? 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 NSU and SWOSU.
- The graduation rate at SWOSU is the same as at Norfolk State University (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $36,700)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $15,313 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($15,687 vs. $31,000)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($162 vs. $320)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/