- Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) is a public school while Oklahoma Christian University (OC) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- OC has more expensive tuition of $25,900 than NWOSU ($11,664).
- OC has tighter acceptance rate of 62.81% than NWOSU (83.04%).
- OC has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than NWOSU (940).
- OC is larger with 2,537 students than NWOSU (1,852 students).
Northwestern Oklahoma State University View More Rivals | Oklahoma Christian University View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #9 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Alva, OK | Location | Edmond, OK |
NWOSU| Known as | OC | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,970 Oklahoma residents $11,664 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $25,900 |
| $5,320 Oklahoma residents $10,324 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,440 |
| $7,661 | Financial Aid | $17,764 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 83.04% | Acceptance Rate | 62.81% |
| 41.81% | Yield | 32.28% |
| 940 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,852 | Total Students | 2,537 |
| 1,647 | Undergraduate | 1,950 |
| 205 | Graduate | 587 |
| 268 | Online Enrollment | 560 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 26% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 886) $2,020 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,709) $4,400 average annual costs |
| ✔ (17 meals per week) $3,360 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,340 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 83 Full-time 56 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 86 Full-time 94 Part-time |
| 224 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 246 Full-time 169 Part-time |
| $59,282 for Faculties $38,565 Part-time | Average Salary | $61,405 for Faculties $50,605 Part-time |