- Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is a public school while Oklahoma City University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma City University has more expensive tuition of $33,586 than SWOSU ($8,325).
- Oklahoma City University has tighter acceptance rate of 71.70% than SWOSU (91.97%).
- SWOSU is larger with 4,777 students than Oklahoma City University (2,550 students).
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University View More Rivals | Oklahoma City University View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #3 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Weatherford, OK | Location | Oklahoma City, OK |
SWOSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,295 Oklahoma residents $8,325 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $33,586 |
| $7,915 Oklahoma residents $7,939 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,410 |
| $8,246 | Financial Aid | $20,392 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| 91.97% | Acceptance Rate | 71.70% |
| 43.60% | Yield | 22.68% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 4,777 | Total Students | 2,550 |
| 3,941 | Undergraduate | 1,361 |
| 836 | Graduate | 1,189 |
| 1,845 | Online Enrollment | 132 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $48,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,100 |
| 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: 1,197) $6,000 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,830 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 204 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 191 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| 508 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 509 Full-time 137 Part-time |
| $65,070 for Faculties $42,717 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,434 for Faculties $54,751 Part-time |