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Overview |
Park University | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Parkville, MO | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,662 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | park.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Park University | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,231 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,231 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,858 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,043 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 90% |
Admission |
Park University | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Park University | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Park University | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $162 |
Diversity |
Park University | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Park University | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Park University | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Park University is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 4,777 students)
Park University vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Park University or SWOSU?
- Park University is 85.7% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($12,231.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at SWOSU than Park University ($13,695.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Park University ($13,699 vs. $15,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 20.2% lower than costs at Park University ($6,930 vs. $8,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Park University (90% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Park University ($8,539 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Park University or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Park University .
Park University vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Park 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 Park University.
- The graduation rate at Park University is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Park University earn on average $1,000 more per year than SWOSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,600)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $3,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Park University graduates. ($15,687 vs. $19,500)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Park University graduates. ($162 vs. $201)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/