- Both Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) are public.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- UCO has more expensive tuition of $19,409 than SWOSU ($8,325).
- UCO has tighter acceptance rate of 75.52% than SWOSU (91.97%).
- UCO is larger with 12,250 students than SWOSU (4,777 students).
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University View More Rivals | University of Central Oklahoma View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #8 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Weatherford, OK | Location | Edmond, OK |
SWOSU| Known as | UCO | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,295 Oklahoma residents $8,325 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,522 Oklahoma residents $19,409 out-of-state |
| $7,915 Oklahoma residents $7,939 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,616 Oklahoma residents $18,624 out-of-state |
| $8,246 | Financial Aid | $6,189 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| 91.97% | Acceptance Rate | 75.52% |
| 43.60% | Yield | 55.18% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 4,777 | Total Students | 12,250 |
| 3,941 | Undergraduate | 10,739 |
| 836 | Graduate | 1,511 |
| 1,845 | Online Enrollment | 1,782 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 35% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 39% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $48,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,900 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,363) $3,100 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,882) $4,200 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 204 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 557 Full-time 338 Part-time |
| 508 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,418 Full-time 420 Part-time |
| $65,070 for Faculties $42,717 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,861 for Faculties $50,592 Part-time |