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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University SNU KU SWOSU GSU- Grambling| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAO | MACU | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 91% |
Admission |
USAO | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | - | ||
| Admitted | 603 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
USAO | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $283 |
Diversity |
USAO | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
USAO | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
USAO | MACU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 825 students)
USAO vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 165% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at USAO than Mid America Christian University ($17,820.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than MACU ($8,390 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 23.3% lower than costs at Mid America Christian University ($7,000 vs. $8,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Mid America Christian University (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 6.3% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($12,967 vs. $12,201)
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or USAO .
USAO vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or MACU? 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 MACU and USAO.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Mid America Christian University (39% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $8,900 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/