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UCO-Central University of Wisconsin-Whitewater NWOSU UW-La Crosse UWO Wisconsin Madison College UWSP Southeastern Oklahoma State University UW-Stout UWM Northern Michigan University| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | University of Wisconsin Platteville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWOSU | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,811 | 6,696 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,969 | $6,827 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,999 | $15,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,410 | $8,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,761 | $15,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,745 | $4,163 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
SWOSU | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 5,754 | ||
| Admitted | 1,689 | 5,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.6% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SWOSU | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $250 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SWOSU | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 23% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | UW-Platteville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Platteville is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (6,696 students vs. 4,811 students)
SWOSU vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or UW-Platteville?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($6,969.00 vs. $6,827.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.5% higher at UW-Platteville than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($15,786.00 vs. $6,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than UW-Platteville ($14,761 vs. $15,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 10.3% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Platteville ($7,410 vs. $8,174)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University as University of Wisconsin Platteville (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 110.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($8,745 vs. $4,163)
SWOSU vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or SWOSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Platteville (1090) is 100 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming UW-Platteville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UW-Platteville (3.39)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UW-Platteville (87.3%)
SWOSU vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU or UW-Platteville? 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 UW-Platteville and SWOSU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Platteville is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $1,000 more per year than SWOSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,600)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $8,568 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Platteville graduates. ($15,687 vs. $24,255)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Platteville graduates. ($162 vs. $250)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/