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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University KU SWOSU GSU- Grambling| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Parker University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAO | Parker University | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 2,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $15,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $15,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $24,116 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $7,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
USAO | Parker University | ||
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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 | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $65 |
Diversity |
USAO | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAO | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
USAO | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Parker University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (2,063 students vs. 825 students)
USAO vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or Parker University?
- Parker University is 130.2% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($15,264.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at USAO than Parker University ($17,820.00 vs. $15,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Parker University ($8,390 vs. $24,116)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 88.6% lower than costs at Parker University ($7,000 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Parker University (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 66.6% larger than aid received Parker University ($12,201 vs. $7,322)
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or USAO .
USAO vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or Parker 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 Parker University and USAO.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $18,800 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parker University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/