To answer both questions my oaks have had mixed results. I have some bur oaks doing very well, planted as an oak savanna plan. The closer I plan to a water source the better (on sandy soil) creeks/drainage/low spots. Now on another farm, which has good black dirt, the bur and red oaks are doing very well.
As far as Swamp White Oak, mixed results. I have maybe a dozen survivors, out of maybe 50? However, if I can get those 12 to make it, I'll be really satisfied, as I feel this is the best overall oak species due to the amount of acorns they drop.
NWMN...FYI I did not do all the tree plantings myself, the old CRP plan pretty much paid every dollar (90%) for the trees plus tree fabric. That has changed now and out of pocket cost has crept up. I did 5.6 acres of riparian buffer in Kittson County this year and the cost share (my cost) was almost as high as doing 60 acres back in 2003.