Randall University vs. NWOSU

Comparable Facts

Compare Randall University in Moore, OK with Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, OK on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than Randall University based on total student enrollment (2,079 students vs. 298 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Randall University is located in Moore, OK (Large Suburban setting); Northwestern Oklahoma State University is in Alva, OK (Remote Town setting).
• Randall University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Randall University 11:1; Northwestern Oklahoma State University 15:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 31.9% lower than at Randall University ($5,720 vs. $8,400).
• Out-of-state tuition is 51.9% higher at Randall University than at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (about $6,050 more per year; $17,714 vs. $11,664).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Randall University than at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 37.4% larger than aid received by Randall University students ($9,011 vs. $6,558).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 1 point higher at Randall University than at NWOSU (19 vs. 18, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Randall University, required at NWOSU.
• Enrolled first-year students at NWOSU average a 3.42 high school GPA, 0.32 higher than at Randall University (3.1).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 69.6% at Randall University vs. 38.7% at NWOSU.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduates have a $7,998 lower median loan debt than Randall University graduates ($14,315 vs. $22,313).
• Among borrowers, NWOSU graduates have an estimated $82 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Randall University graduates ($148 vs. $230).
• More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randall University students, three years after graduation (55% vs. 46%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.