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Overview |
McPherson College | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | okbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $29,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $29,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $24,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $20,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 3,403 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 1,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McPherson College | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $267 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McPherson College | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 29% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Baptist University is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Oklahoma Baptist University?
- McPherson College is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma Baptist University for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at McPherson College than Oklahoma Baptist University ($32,494.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Baptist University than McPherson College ($24,672 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 20.2% lower than costs at McPherson College ($8,248 vs. $9,918)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as Oklahoma Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Oklahoma Baptist University ($21,916 vs. $20,947)
McPherson College vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or Oklahoma Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma Baptist University or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042) is 102 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- McPherson College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
McPherson College vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College or Oklahoma Baptist 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 Baptist University and McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is higher than McPherson College (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Baptist University students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($25,875 vs. $26,000)
- Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($267 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/