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TU UCO-Central NWOSU UMES Southeastern Oklahoma State University UMBC Daemen College Culinary Institute of America USAO Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University| University of Baltimore | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 90% |
Admission |
UB | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| 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 |
UB | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $162 |
Diversity |
UB | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UB | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or SWOSU?
- University of Baltimore is 10.8% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at UB than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($20,746.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than UB ($13,699 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 179.2% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($6,930 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than University of Baltimore (90% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 13.2% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($8,539 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or UB .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 18 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming UB students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
UB vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $12,000 more per year than SWOSU graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $48,600)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,813 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($15,687 vs. $21,500)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($162 vs. $222)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/