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Overview |
Washburn University | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Washburn University | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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 |
Washburn University | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $162 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Washburn University | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | SWOSU | ||
| 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
- Washburn University is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 4,777 students)
Washburn University vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or SWOSU?
- Washburn University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Washburn University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($20,328.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than SWOSU ($12,473 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 44.9% lower than costs at Washburn University ($6,930 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Washburn University ($8,539 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Washburn University (3.46)
Washburn University vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,300)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $1,213 lower median federal student loan debt than Washburn University graduates. ($15,687 vs. $16,900)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Washburn University graduates. ($162 vs. $174)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/