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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University KU SWOSU GSU- Grambling| University of the Southwest | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USW | USAO | ||
| Location | Hobbs, NM | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usw.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
USW | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,000 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,000 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,910 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,533 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,365 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
USW | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | - | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.63 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
USW | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USW | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | N/A |
Diversity |
USW | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
USW | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 3% | ||
Campus |
USW | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of the Southwest is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (1,066 students vs. 825 students)
USW vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USW or USAO?
- University of the Southwest is 156.4% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($17,000.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at USAO than University of the Southwest ($17,820.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than USW ($8,390 vs. $20,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 27.3% lower than costs at University of the Southwest ($7,000 vs. $8,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 45.9% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($12,201 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, USW or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or USW .
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at USW (2.63)
USW vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USW 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 USW.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than University of the Southwest (39% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $9,600 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USW students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/