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