- Both Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) and University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) are public.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- USAO has more expensive tuition of $20,190 than NWOSU ($11,664).
- USAO has tighter acceptance rate of 52.14% than NWOSU (83.04%).
- USAO has higher SAT scores of 1,035 than NWOSU (940).
- NWOSU is larger with 1,852 students than USAO (825 students).
Northwestern Oklahoma State University View More Rivals | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #215 in Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Alva, OK | Location | Chickasha, OK |
NWOSU| Known as | USAO | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,970 Oklahoma residents $11,664 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,000 Oklahoma residents $20,190 out-of-state |
| $5,320 Oklahoma residents $10,324 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $7,661 | Financial Aid | $11,315 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | $40 |
| 83.04% | Acceptance Rate | 52.14% |
| 41.81% | Yield | 36.98% |
| 940 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,035 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,852 | Total Students | 825 |
| 1,647 | Undergraduate | 825 |
| 205 | Graduate | 0 |
| 268 | Online Enrollment | 11 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 26% | Graduation Rate | 40% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 60% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $36,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 886) $2,020 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 536) $3,330 average annual costs |
| ✔ (17 meals per week) $3,360 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 83 Full-time 56 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 46 Full-time |
| 224 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 136 Full-time 54 Part-time |
| $59,282 for Faculties $38,565 Part-time | Average Salary | $51,708 for Faculties $41,935 Part-time |