- Both Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) and Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- NWOSU has more expensive tuition of $11,664 than SWOSU ($8,325).
- NWOSU has tighter acceptance rate of 83.04% than SWOSU (91.97%).
- SWOSU is larger with 4,777 students than NWOSU (1,852 students).
Northwestern Oklahoma State University View More Rivals | Southwestern Oklahoma State University View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #7 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Alva, OK | Location | Weatherford, OK |
NWOSU| Known as | SWOSU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,970 Oklahoma residents $11,664 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,295 Oklahoma residents $8,325 out-of-state |
| $5,320 Oklahoma residents $10,324 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,915 Oklahoma residents $7,939 out-of-state |
| $7,661 | Financial Aid | $8,246 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | |
| 83.04% | Acceptance Rate | 91.97% |
| 41.81% | Yield | 43.60% |
| 940 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,852 | Total Students | 4,777 |
| 1,647 | Undergraduate | 3,941 |
| 205 | Graduate | 836 |
| 268 | Online Enrollment | 1,845 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 26% | Graduation Rate | 39% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,200 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 886) $2,020 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,363) $3,100 average annual costs |
| ✔ (17 meals per week) $3,360 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,830 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 83 Full-time 56 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 204 Full-time 100 Part-time |
| 224 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 508 Full-time 117 Part-time |
| $59,282 for Faculties $38,565 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,070 for Faculties $42,717 Part-time |