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Overview |
ORU | USAO | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,051 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oru.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
ORU | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,360 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,675 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
ORU | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,045 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 3,170 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 923/1138 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
ORU | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ORU | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,244 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $302 | N/A |
Diversity |
ORU | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
ORU | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ORU | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 825 students)
ORU vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ORU or USAO?
- Oral Roberts University is 371.3% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at ORU than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($31,250.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than ORU ($8,390 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 29.3% lower than costs at Oral Roberts University ($7,000 vs. $9,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oral Roberts University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 94% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($23,675 vs. $12,201)
ORU vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ORU or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or ORU .
- The average SAT score at Oral Roberts University (1009) is 10 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming ORU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at USAO (3.43)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than USAO (56.3%)
ORU vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ORU or USAO? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USAO and ORU.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Oral Roberts University earn on average $4,100 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $36,100)
- More ORU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/