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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University KU SWOSU GSU- Grambling| MidAmerica Nazarene University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | USAO | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | 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 |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | N/A |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | USAO | ||
| 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
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 825 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or USAO?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 414.1% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($34,082.00 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University ($8,390 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 40.7% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($7,000 vs. $9,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 86.5% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($22,757 vs. $12,201)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 16 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming MidAmerica Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than USAO (56.3%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene University 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $11,300 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,100)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/