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Overview |
Cameron University | OU | ||
| Location | Lawton, OK | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cameron.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cameron University | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,025 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,445 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,280 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,674 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
Cameron University | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cameron University | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cameron University | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $206 |
Diversity |
Cameron University | OU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cameron University | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Cameron University | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Cameron University based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 3,418 students)
Cameron University vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cameron University or OU?
- Cameron University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($5,025.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at OU than Cameron University ($21,488.00 vs. $14,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cameron University than OU ($9,674 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cameron University are 151.3% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($6,280 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Cameron University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 33.6% larger than aid received Cameron University ($10,561 vs. $7,907)
Which college is harder to get into, Cameron University or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Cameron University .
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Cameron University (3.31)
Cameron University vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cameron University or OU? 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 OU and Cameron University.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Cameron University (67% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $22,500 more per year than Cameron University graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $36,800)
- Cameron University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- Cameron University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cameron University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/