- Both Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (OU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- OU has more expensive tuition of $26,665 than SWOSU ($8,325).
- OU has tighter acceptance rate of 74.00% than SWOSU (91.97%).
- OU is larger with 28,308 students than SWOSU (4,777 students).
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University View More Rivals | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #73 in National Universities #1 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Weatherford, OK | Location | Norman, OK |
SWOSU| Known as | OU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,295 Oklahoma residents $8,325 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,595 Oklahoma residents $26,665 out-of-state |
| $7,915 Oklahoma residents $7,939 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,082 Oklahoma residents $25,342 out-of-state |
| $8,246 | Financial Aid | $10,069 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 91.97% | Acceptance Rate | 74.00% |
| 43.60% | Yield | 38.80% |
| Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,777 | Total Students | 28,308 |
| 3,941 | Undergraduate | 21,282 |
| 836 | Graduate | 7,026 |
| 1,845 | Online Enrollment | 4,049 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $48,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,900 |
| 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: 6,417) $10,560 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 | 1,302 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 508 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,183 Full-time 440 Part-time |
| $65,070 for Faculties $42,717 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,350 for Faculties $55,687 Part-time |