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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University Concordia University-Texas KU SWOSU Andrews University Southern Adventist University GSU- Grambling| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAO | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
USAO | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USAO | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
USAO | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
USAO | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
USAO | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (825 students vs. 793 students)
USAO vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 252.9% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($23,400.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Southwestern Adventist University ($8,390 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 22.9% lower than costs at Southwestern Adventist University ($7,000 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 14.4% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($13,959 vs. $12,201)
USAO vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 95 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming USAO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- USAO has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
USAO vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or Southwestern Adventist University? 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 Southwestern Adventist University and USAO.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $6,500 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist 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/