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Texas A&M Arkansas Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Dallas Alabama Baylor Trinity LSU Austin College University of Missouri-Columbia UT Austin Texas Tech| University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | Southwestern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OU | SU | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
OU | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OU | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $278 |
Diversity |
OU | SU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
OU | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 13% | ||
Campus |
OU | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 1,483 students)
OU vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or SU?
- Southwestern University is 884.8% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.5% higher at SU than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($48,450.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than SU ($22,601 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 28.3% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,300 vs. $15,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus as Southwestern University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 189.8% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($30,609 vs. $10,561)
OU vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or OU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 36 points higher than at SU (1168)
- Incoming OU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SU (3.5)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than SU (44.8%)
OU vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or SU? 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 SU and OU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $1,900 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $57,400)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $6,893 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,893)
- OU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($206 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/