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Overview |
SWOSU | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,777 | 698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,585 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,695 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,930 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,699 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,539 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
SWOSU | Wiley 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 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $310 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SWOSU | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 31% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | Wiley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Wiley College based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 698 students)
SWOSU vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or Wiley College?
- Wiley College is 89.8% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($12,500.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at SWOSU than Wiley College ($13,695.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than SWOSU ($11,246 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 38.6% lower than costs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($5,000 vs. $6,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wiley College than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wiley College students is 6% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($9,054 vs. $8,539)
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or SWOSU .
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
SWOSU vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU or Wiley 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 Wiley College and SWOSU.
- The graduation rate at SWOSU is higher than Wiley College (33% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $29,100)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $14,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($15,687 vs. $30,046)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($162 vs. $310)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/