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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University USAO ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| MidAmerica Nazarene University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $162 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene 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
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 1,508 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or SWOSU?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 417.6% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.9% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($34,082.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($13,699 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 42.1% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($6,930 vs. $9,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 166.5% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($22,757 vs. $8,539)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 25 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,400)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $3,063 lower median federal student loan debt than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates. ($15,687 vs. $18,750)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates. ($162 vs. $193)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/