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SWOSU Evangel University DBU Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU Southeastern Oklahoma State University UMHB Southwestern College Abilene Christian University UNT ASU| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NWOSU | ORU | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
NWOSU | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NWOSU | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $302 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
NWOSU | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 16% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | 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 NWOSU based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 1,852 students)
NWOSU vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 473.6% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.5% higher at ORU than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($31,250.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than ORU ($10,448 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 73.4% lower than costs at Oral Roberts University ($5,220 vs. $9,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oral Roberts University than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 164.9% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($23,675 vs. $8,937)
NWOSU vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Oral Roberts University (1009) is 59 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming ORU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
NWOSU vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU 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 NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $200 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,200)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $14,929 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($14,315 vs. $29,244)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($148 vs. $302)
- More ORU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/