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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University USAO ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ATU| University of the Ozarks | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Ozarks | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| 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 |
Ozarks | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $162 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ozarks | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or SWOSU?
- University of the Ozarks is 278.9% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at Ozarks than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($24,950.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Ozarks ($13,699 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 20.6% lower than costs at University of the Ozarks ($6,930 vs. $8,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 125.1% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($19,224 vs. $8,539)
Ozarks vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 44 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,200)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $6,853 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($15,687 vs. $22,540)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($162 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks 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/