- Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) 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 SWOSU ($8,325).
- OC has tighter acceptance rate of 62.81% than SWOSU (91.97%).
- SWOSU is larger with 4,777 students than OC (2,537 students).
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University View More Rivals | Oklahoma Christian University View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #9 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Weatherford, OK | Location | Edmond, OK |
SWOSU| Known as | OC | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,295 Oklahoma residents $8,325 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $25,900 |
| $7,915 Oklahoma residents $7,939 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,440 |
| $8,246 | Financial Aid | $17,764 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | |
| 91.97% | Acceptance Rate | 62.81% |
| 43.60% | Yield | 32.28% |
| Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,777 | Total Students | 2,537 |
| 3,941 | Undergraduate | 1,950 |
| 836 | Graduate | 587 |
| 1,845 | Online Enrollment | 560 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $48,200 | 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: 1,363) $3,100 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,709) $4,400 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,830 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,340 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 204 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 86 Full-time 94 Part-time |
| 508 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 246 Full-time 169 Part-time |
| $65,070 for Faculties $42,717 Part-time | Average Salary | $61,405 for Faculties $50,605 Part-time |