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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University TSU USAO ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Tarleton| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Midland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWOSU | Midland College | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,777 | 5,404 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,585 | $2,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,695 | $4,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,930 | $5,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,699 | $6,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,539 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 74% |
Admission |
SWOSU | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,974 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 20, 2024 |
Academics |
SWOSU | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $56 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SWOSU | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | Midland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland College is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (5,404 students vs. 4,777 students)
SWOSU vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or Midland College?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 75.6% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175% higher at SWOSU than Midland College ($13,695.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than SWOSU ($6,906 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 19.5% lower than costs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($5,800 vs. $6,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Midland College (90% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 73.1% larger than aid received Midland College ($8,539 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or SWOSU .
SWOSU vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU or Midland College? 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 Midland College and SWOSU.
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $10,187 lower median federal student loan debt than SWOSU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $15,687)
- Midland College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than SWOSU graduates. ($56 vs. $162)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/