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Evangel University DBU Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU UMHB Abilene Christian University UNT ASU University of Missouri-Kansas City OC Baylor| MidAmerica Nazarene University | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ORU | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $302 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 11% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ORU | ||
| 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 1,508 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or ORU?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than ORU for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Oral Roberts University ($34,082.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oral Roberts University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($22,360 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 8.8% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($9,050 vs. $9,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oral Roberts University than MidAmerica Nazarene University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 4% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($23,675 vs. $22,757)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 6 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming MidAmerica Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene University or ORU? 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 ORU and MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $7,200 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,200)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $10,494 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $29,244)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($193 vs. $302)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/