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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University LHU Temple USAO ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWOSU | Penn College | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,777 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,585 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,695 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,930 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,699 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,539 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 69% |
Admission |
SWOSU | Penn 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 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $222 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SWOSU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 4,241 students)
SWOSU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 134.6% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at Penn College than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($23,190.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Penn College ($13,699 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 75% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($6,930 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (90% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,539 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or SWOSU .
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn College (3.05)
SWOSU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU or Penn 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 Penn College and SWOSU.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,400)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($15,687 vs. $21,500)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($162 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/