Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) vs Southeastern State

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SEOSU) are two public universities located in the beautiful state of Oklahoma. While both institutions offer a wide range of academic programs and opportunities, there are some key differences between them that prospective students should consider. SWOSU has a slightly higher acceptance rate than SEOSU, making it a more accessible option for students with a wider range of academic backgrounds. SEOSU, on the other hand, boasts a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating that it may provide more comprehensive support for its students. To help you make an informed decision about which university is the right fit for you, we have compiled a detailed comparison table that highlights the key differences between SWOSU and SEOSU, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates.

	Southeastern Oklahoma State University	Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Overview
Location	Durant, Oklahoma	Weatherford, Oklahoma
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	54.0%	65.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.7%	94.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	880 - 1080	N/A
ACT range	17 - 23	17 - 23
Students submitting SAT score	8.0%
Students submitting ACT score	66.0%	85.0%
Total number of applicants	825	2,076
Total number of admissions given out	608	1,954
Admitted students who chose to enroll	352	690
Yield rate	57.9%	35.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $19,028 Out of state: $27,968	In state: $22,147 Out of state: $29,257
Average net price	$10,263	$12,697
Tuition	In state: $6,420 Out of state: $15,360	In state: $6,368 Out of state: $13,478
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,830 Meal plan: $3,500	Room/dormitory: $2,900 Meal plan: $3,480
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $9,285	92.0% Average amount $9,384
Students receiving federal student loan	37.0% Average amount $4,835	79.0% Average amount $5,107
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,561	1.0% Average amount $8,770

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,021 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%	3,749 Men 39.6% Women 60.4%
Graduate students	2,399 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%	899 Men 30.4% Women 69.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	27.3%	10.1%
International students	2.8%	1.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	725	1,370
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Oklahoma Texas Arkansas California Colorado	Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Kansas Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Engineering Technologies Liberal Arts	Health Professions Education Business Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	21:1	19:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	30.1%	38.7%
Dropout rate	50.0%	37.9%
Transferred out	15.4%	19.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,477 Year 2: $81,702 Year 3: $84,949 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,740 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $44,827 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,074 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $40,520 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,520 Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: $37,542 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,353 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $30,954 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,255 Year 2: $32,391 Year 3: $27,742 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,845 Year 2: $22,329 Year 3: N/A Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,435 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,889 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,952 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $113,905 Year 2: $119,557 Year 3: $120,975 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,644 Year 2: $62,479 Year 3: $70,858 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,429 Year 2: $52,464 Year 3: $65,599 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,486 Year 2: $39,585 Year 3: $45,732 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,269 Year 2: $37,671 Year 3: $44,552 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,035 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $44,278 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,552 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $41,575 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,139 Year 2: $30,228 Year 3: $25,792 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,076 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,858 Year 2: $63,328 Year 3: N/A

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