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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 90% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| 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 |
Fort Hays State University | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $162 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 4,777 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or SWOSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Fort Hays State University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($14,580.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than SWOSU ($13,322 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 22.4% lower than costs at Fort Hays State University ($6,930 vs. $8,481)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Fort Hays State University (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 58.5% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($8,539 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
Fort Hays State University vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Fort Hays State University is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,400)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($15,687 vs. $20,718)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($162 vs. $214)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/