Mid-America Christian University (MACU) vs. Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU)

Compare two schools with tuition, admission, test scores, and more academic characteristics.

  • Mid-America Christian University (MACU) is a private school while Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) is a public school.
  • Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
  • MACU has more expensive tuition of $19,896 than NWOSU ($11,664).
  • MACU is larger with 2,442 students than NWOSU (1,852 students).
Mid-America Christian University
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#15 in Oklahoma
Rankings#14 in Oklahoma
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Oklahoma City, OKLocationAlva, OK
MACUKnown asNWOSU
Offered Degrees2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (medium programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (smaller programs)
Tuition & Fees
$19,896Undergraduate$5,970 Oklahoma residents
$11,664 out-of-state
$15,930Graduate$5,320 Oklahoma residents
$10,324 out-of-state
$8,127Financial Aid$7,661
Admission
Application Fee$25
Acceptance Rate83.04%
Yield41.81%
Test Scores940 SAT, 18 ACT
Student Population
2,442Total Students1,852
1,867Undergraduate1,647
575Graduate205
1,857Online Enrollment268
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
39%Graduation Rate26%
2%Transfer-out Rate18%
69%Retention Rate60%
$44,700Average Earning after Graduation$41,700
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Special OpportunitiesStudy Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 886)
$2,020 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (17 meals per week)
$3,360 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
31 Full-time
329 Part-time
Number of Faculties83 Full-time
56 Part-time
149 Full-time
337 Part-time
Number of Staffs224 Full-time
94 Part-time
$45,827 for Faculties
$46,512 Part-time
Average Salary$59,282 for Faculties
$38,565 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023