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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown McMurry University Fort Hays State University HSU KU SWOSU TLU GSU- Grambling| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Howard Payne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAO | Howard Payne University | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Brownwood, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 838 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | hputx.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | Howard Payne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $27,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $27,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $9,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $24,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $18,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
USAO | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 1,233 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | 920/1130 | ||
| 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 |
USAO | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | Howard Payne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $265 |
Diversity |
USAO | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
USAO | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
USAO | Howard Payne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard Payne University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (838 students vs. 825 students)
USAO vs. Howard Payne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or Howard Payne University?
- Howard Payne University is 320.1% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($27,850.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Howard Payne University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($27,850.00 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 Howard Payne University ($8,390 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 37.4% lower than costs at Howard Payne University ($7,000 vs. $9,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Howard Payne University (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard Payne University students is 54.2% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($18,817 vs. $12,201)
USAO vs. Howard Payne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or Howard Payne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard Payne University or USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 34 points higher than at Howard Payne University (965)
- Incoming USAO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Howard Payne University (21)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Howard Payne University (3.3)
- Howard Payne University has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than USAO (56.3%)
USAO vs. Howard Payne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or Howard Payne University? 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 Howard Payne University and USAO.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Howard Payne University earn on average $4,200 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,100)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/