Oklahoma Wesleyan University vs Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU)

Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Southwestern Assemblies of God University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Oklahoma Wesleyan boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it more accessible to a broader range of students. Southwestern Assemblies of God, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. While both universities offer a variety of majors, Oklahoma Wesleyan excels in business and communication programs, while Southwestern Assemblies of God is known for its strong nursing and education programs. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' unique offerings, student demographics, and additional factors that may influence your decision.

	Oklahoma Wesleyan University	Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Overview
Location	Bartlesville, Oklahoma	Waxahachie, Texas
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	56.0%	67.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	53.9%	85.4%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50
SAT range	880 - 1130	900 - 1080
ACT range	16 - 23	17 - 22
Students submitting SAT score	35.0%	43.0%
Students submitting ACT score	69.0%	46.0%
Total number of applicants	894	658
Total number of admissions given out	482	562
Admitted students who chose to enroll	201	280
Yield rate	41.7%	49.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$42,996	$37,614
Average net price	$25,436	$22,245
Tuition	$27,998	$16,444
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,470 Meal plan: $4,188	Room/dormitory: $3,570 Meal plan: $4,763
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $15,999	96.0% Average amount $12,024
Students receiving federal student loan	73.0% Average amount $5,199	71.0% Average amount $5,193
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $13,159	7.0% Average amount $11,885

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	782 Men 51.7% Women 48.3%	1,519 Men 48.2% Women 51.8%
Graduate students	120 Men 28.3% Women 71.7%	324 Men 47.2% Women 52.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	7.9%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	509	738
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Education Theology Liberal Arts	Theology Business Philosophy and Religious Studies Liberal Arts Education
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	32.8%	42.6%
Dropout rate	31.8%	27.4%
Transferred out	35.5%	29.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,630 Year 2: $66,077 Year 3: $67,121 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,106 Year 2: $65,557 Year 3: $66,262 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,468 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $31,260 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,789 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,122 Year 2: $87,532 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,844 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,690 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,389 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $45,867 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,275 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $39,590 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,206 Year 2: $37,928 Year 3: $36,584 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,842 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $31,931 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $30,133 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,891 Year 2: $29,413 Year 3: $28,779 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,740 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,898 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,563 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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