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Overview |
WSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 2,550 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | okcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $28,094 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $28,094 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $9,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $25,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $20,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 1,432 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 1,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1040/1233 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,019 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $227 |
Diversity |
WSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 54% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Oklahoma City University based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 2,550 students)
WSU vs. Oklahoma City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Oklahoma City University?
- Oklahoma City University is 310.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($28,094.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.3% higher at Oklahoma City University than Wichita State University ($28,094.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Oklahoma City University ($13,553 vs. $25,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma City University are 32.9% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,486 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma City University than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma City University students is 194.2% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($20,918 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Oklahoma City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Oklahoma City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma City University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma City University (1126) is 37 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Oklahoma City University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma City University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Oklahoma City University (70.4%)
WSU vs. Oklahoma City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City University and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma City University is higher than Wichita State University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma City University earn on average $4,100 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $1,519 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma City University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,019)
- WSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma City University graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More Oklahoma City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/