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UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UCO-Central UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay NWOSU UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin UW-Stout Southeastern Oklahoma State University| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWOSU | UWO | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,777 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,585 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,695 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,930 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,699 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,539 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 87% |
Admission |
SWOSU | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 1,974 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SWOSU | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $245 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SWOSU | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | UWO | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 4,777 students)
SWOSU vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or UWO?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at UWO than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($13,995.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than SWOSU ($12,827 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 28.3% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($6,930 vs. $8,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (90% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 91.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($8,539 vs. $4,450)
SWOSU vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or SWOSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 40 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming UWO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
SWOSU vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU or UWO? 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 UWO and SWOSU.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,100)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $8,061 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($15,687 vs. $23,748)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($162 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/