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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University KU SWOSU GSU- Grambling| Dickinson State University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSU | USAO | ||
| Location | Dickinson, ND | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinsonstate.com | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSU | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,470 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,570 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,740 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,971 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,391 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
DSU | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 729 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.1% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 923/1138 | ||
| 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 |
DSU | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSU | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,781 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | N/A |
Diversity |
DSU | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
DSU | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 3% | ||
Campus |
DSU | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson State University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 825 students)
DSU vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSU or USAO?
- Dickinson State University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at USAO than Dickinson State University ($17,820.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than DSU ($8,390 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 10.6% lower than costs at Dickinson State University ($7,000 vs. $7,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson State University as University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 126.3% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($12,201 vs. $5,391)
DSU vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DSU or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or DSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 48 points higher than at DSU (951)
- Incoming USAO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at DSU (20)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at DSU (3.11)
- DSU has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than USAO (56.3%)
DSU vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSU or USAO? 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 USAO and DSU.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Dickinson State University (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $36,100)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/