NWOSU vs. Criswell College

Comparable Facts

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

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than Criswell College based on total student enrollment (2,079 students vs. 160 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northwestern Oklahoma State University is located in Alva, OK (Remote Town setting); Criswell College is in Dallas, TX (Large City setting).
• Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Criswell College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northwestern Oklahoma State University 15:1; Criswell College 5:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 36.5% lower than at Criswell College ($5,720 vs. $9,010).
• Out-of-state tuition is 35% higher at Criswell College than at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (about $4,086 more per year; $15,750 vs. $11,664).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Criswell College than at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Criswell College students is 142.8% larger than aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students ($21,883 vs. $9,011).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are required at NWOSU, test-free at Criswell College.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 38.7% at NWOSU vs. 87.9% at Criswell College.

Loans and repayment

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