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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University Bethel College-North Newton USAO Southwestern College ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| McPherson College | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McPherson College | SWOSU | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
McPherson College | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McPherson College | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $162 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McPherson College | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 8% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | 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
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or SWOSU?
- McPherson College is 393.5% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.3% higher at McPherson College than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($32,494.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than McPherson College ($13,699 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 43.1% lower than costs at McPherson College ($6,930 vs. $9,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 156.7% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($21,916 vs. $8,539)
McPherson College vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 50 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming SWOSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,200)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $10,313 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($15,687 vs. $26,000)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($162 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/