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McMurry University UMHB ORU DBU TLU Howard Payne University HBU Lubbock Christian University OBU Dallas Christian College Abilene Christian University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Oklahoma Baptist University | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oklahoma Baptist University | HSU | ||
| Location | Shawnee, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okbu.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma Baptist University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,330 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,330 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,248 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,672 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,947 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oklahoma Baptist University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,403 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,611 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Oklahoma Baptist University | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma Baptist University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma Baptist University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Oklahoma Baptist University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma Baptist University | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,399 students)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma Baptist University or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma Baptist University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at HSU than Oklahoma Baptist University ($30,694.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($22,636 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 21% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($8,248 vs. $9,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Oklahoma Baptist University ($22,695 vs. $20,947)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma Baptist University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Oklahoma Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042) is 12 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma Baptist University or HSU? 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 HSU and Oklahoma Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Baptist University students graduate with a $114 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($25,875 vs. $25,989)
- Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($267 vs. $268)
- More HSU 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/