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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University The University of Montana KU SWOSU GSU- Grambling| The University of Montana Western | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM Western | USAO | ||
| Location | Dillon, MT | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umwestern.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM Western | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,658 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,406 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,588 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,584 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,117 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
UM Western | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 536 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.3%Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.6%Open | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | 923/1138 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
UM Western | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM Western | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,929 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | N/A |
Diversity |
UM Western | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UM Western | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UM Western | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Montana Western is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (1,424 students vs. 825 students)
UM Western vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM Western or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 42.3% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at USAO than The University of Montana Western ($17,820.00 vs. $16,406.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than UM Western ($8,390 vs. $11,584)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 22.7% lower than costs at The University of Montana Western ($7,000 vs. $8,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana Western than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 50.3% larger than aid received The University of Montana Western ($12,201 vs. $8,117)
UM Western vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM Western or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or UM Western .
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UM Western (3.2)
- USAO has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than UM Western (36.3%)
UM Western vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM Western 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 UM Western.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than The University of Montana Western (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma earn on average $2,000 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $34,100)
- More UM Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/