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UCO-Central NWOSU UTEP UTSA Southeastern Oklahoma State University Texas Tech UNT Tarleton Lamar University USAO UT Tyler West Texas A & M University| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWOSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,777 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | #777 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,585 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,695 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,930 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,699 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,539 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
SWOSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 1,974 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1090 | |||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
SWOSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $141 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SWOSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 4,777 students)
SWOSU vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or UT Permian Basin?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than UT Permian Basin for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $6,577.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at UT Permian Basin than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($18,817.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than SWOSU ($10,370 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 53.9% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($6,930 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 29.9% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($11,092 vs. $8,539)
SWOSU vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or SWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 25 points higher than at UT Permian Basin (965)
- Incoming SWOSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UT Permian Basin (3.27)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
SWOSU vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and SWOSU.
- The graduation rate at UT Permian Basin is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (34% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $2,400 more per year than SWOSU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,600)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $2,032 lower median federal student loan debt than SWOSU graduates. ($13,655 vs. $15,687)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SWOSU graduates. ($141 vs. $162)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/