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NSU Westminster College UCO-Central| William Woods University | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WWU | RSU | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
WWU | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | - | ||
| Admitted | 914 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
WWU | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $166 |
Diversity |
WWU | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 19% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
WWU | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WWU | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rogers State University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (3,155 students vs. 1,508 students)
WWU vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or RSU?
- William Woods University is 484.2% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at WWU than Rogers State University ($26,500.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than WWU ($13,446 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 2.6% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($10,450 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Rogers State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 187.5% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($20,431 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, WWU or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or WWU .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 205 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming WWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at RSU (3.4)
WWU vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU or RSU? 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 RSU and WWU.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Rogers State University (50% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $1,300 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $5,287 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($16,150 vs. $21,437)
- RSU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than WWU graduates. ($166 vs. $221)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/