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SWOSU UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College Fort Hays State University KU GSU- Grambling| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NWOSU | USAO | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
NWOSU | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | 923/1138 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
NWOSU | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | N/A |
Diversity |
NWOSU | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NWOSU | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (1,852 students vs. 825 students)
NWOSU vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 21.7% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at USAO than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($17,820.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than NWOSU ($8,390 vs. $10,448)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 34.1% lower than costs at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($5,220 vs. $7,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 36.5% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($12,201 vs. $8,937)
NWOSU vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 49 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming USAO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- NWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than USAO (56.3%)
NWOSU vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU or USAO? 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 USAO and NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,100)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/