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Overview |
McPherson College | USAO | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
McPherson College | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
McPherson College | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
McPherson College | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McPherson College | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 3% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (825 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or USAO?
- McPherson College is 390.1% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at McPherson College than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($32,494.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than McPherson College ($8,390 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 41.7% lower than costs at McPherson College ($7,000 vs. $9,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 79.6% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($21,916 vs. $12,201)
McPherson College vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 59 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming USAO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- McPherson College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than USAO (56.3%)
McPherson College vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $8,100 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $36,100)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/