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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University USAO ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Wade College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWOSU | Wade College | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,777 | 157 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | wadecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | Wade College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,585 | $17,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,695 | $17,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,930 | $8,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,699 | $17,859 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,539 | $6,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 55% |
Admission |
SWOSU | Wade College | ||
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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 | Wade College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | Wade College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $28,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $240 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | Wade College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
SWOSU | Wade College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | Wade College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Wade College based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 157 students)
SWOSU vs. Wade College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or Wade College?
- Wade College is 160% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($17,120.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Wade College than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($17,120.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Wade College ($13,699 vs. $17,859)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 23.4% lower than costs at Wade College ($6,930 vs. $8,552)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Wade College (90% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 37.8% larger than aid received Wade College ($8,539 vs. $6,195)
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or Wade College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wade College or SWOSU .
SWOSU vs. Wade College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU or Wade College? 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 Wade College and SWOSU.
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Wade College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $28,800)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $7,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Wade College graduates. ($15,687 vs. $23,250)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Wade College graduates. ($162 vs. $240)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wade College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/