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UNT UT Dallas Texas Tech UH UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas Woman's University San Jose State WSU Cal State Long Beach TCU| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NWOSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
NWOSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NWOSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $186 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
NWOSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 1,852 students)
NWOSU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 69% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.3% higher at UT Arlington than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($26,778.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than UT Arlington ($10,448 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 118.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($5,220 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than The University of Texas at Arlington (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 27.2% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($11,370 vs. $8,937)
NWOSU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 88 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
NWOSU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $11,300 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $3,685 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Arlington graduates. ($14,315 vs. $18,000)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than UT Arlington graduates. ($148 vs. $186)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/