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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University USAO ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWOSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,777 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,585 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,695 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,930 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,699 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,539 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 82% |
Admission |
SWOSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 1,974 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | 50.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SWOSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $126 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SWOSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 2,198 students)
SWOSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or A&M-Central Texas?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at A&M-Central Texas than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($15,649.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than SWOSU ($5,465 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 54.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($6,930 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Texas A&M University Central Texas (90% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 7.8% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($9,203 vs. $8,539)
SWOSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or SWOSU .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
SWOSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and SWOSU.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $3,424 lower median federal student loan debt than SWOSU graduates. ($12,263 vs. $15,687)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SWOSU graduates. ($126 vs. $162)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/