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Overview |
Friends University | RSU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Friends University | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Friends University | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $166 |
Diversity |
Friends University | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 19% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Friends University | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rogers State University is larger than than Friends University based on total student enrollment (3,155 students vs. 1,724 students)
Friends University vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or RSU?
- Friends University is 587.2% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($31,172.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153% higher at Friends University than Rogers State University ($31,172.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than Friends University ($13,446 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 28.8% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($8,326 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Friends University than Rogers State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Friends University students is 175.4% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($19,570 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Friends University (1014) is 184 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming Friends University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at RSU (3.4)
Friends University vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or RSU? 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 RSU and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Friends University is higher than Rogers State University (27% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $9,200 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $8,362 lower median federal student loan debt than Friends University graduates. ($16,150 vs. $24,512)
- RSU graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Friends University graduates. ($166 vs. $253)
- More Friends University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/