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Overview |
SWOSU | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,777 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,585 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,695 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,930 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,699 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,539 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 79% |
Admission |
SWOSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 1,974 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SWOSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $204 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SWOSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 4,777 students)
SWOSU vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or Tarleton?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 49.1% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Tarleton than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($14,208.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Tarleton ($13,699 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 49% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($6,930 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Tarleton State University (90% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($8,539 vs. $8,463)
SWOSU vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or SWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 31 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming SWOSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
SWOSU vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and SWOSU.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,500)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $4,063 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($15,687 vs. $19,750)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($162 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/