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UCO-Central NWOSU TSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University USAO Lincoln University of Pennsylvania GSU- Grambling ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OSU-Oklahoma City| Langston University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Langston University | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Langston, OK | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lunet.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Langston University | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,429 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,956 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,793 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,681 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,885 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 90% |
Admission |
Langston University | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.79 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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 |
Langston University | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Langston University | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $162 |
Diversity |
Langston University | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Langston University | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Langston University | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Langston University based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 1,903 students)
Langston University vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Langston University or SWOSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $4,429.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at SWOSU than Langston University ($13,695.00 vs. $11,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than SWOSU ($9,681 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 55.7% lower than costs at Langston University ($6,930 vs. $10,793)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Langston University (90% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Langston University students is 39.2% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($11,885 vs. $8,539)
Which college is harder to get into, Langston University or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Langston University .
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Langston University (2.79)
Langston University vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Langston 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 Langston University.
- The graduation rate at SWOSU is higher than Langston University (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $30,600)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $9,313 lower median federal student loan debt than Langston University graduates. ($15,687 vs. $25,000)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Langston University graduates. ($162 vs. $258)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/