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HSU ORU Howard Payne University DBU OBU Tarleton Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Angelo State Abilene Christian University UMHB TAMUK Texas Tech| Oklahoma Baptist University | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oklahoma Baptist University | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Shawnee, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okbu.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma Baptist University | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,330 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,330 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,248 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,672 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,947 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oklahoma Baptist University | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,403 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,611 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Oklahoma Baptist University | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma Baptist University | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $277 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma Baptist University | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Oklahoma Baptist University | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma Baptist University | McMurry University | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Baptist University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 1,237 students)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma Baptist University or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma Baptist University for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at McMurry University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($29,972.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($18,757 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 12.1% lower than costs at McMurry University ($8,248 vs. $9,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Oklahoma Baptist University ($23,537 vs. $20,947)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma Baptist University or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Oklahoma Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042) is 155 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Oklahoma Baptist University (3.68)
- McMurry University has a higher acceptance rate (56.5%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma Baptist University or McMurry University? 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 McMurry University and Oklahoma Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is higher than McMurry University (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Baptist University students graduate with a $949 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($25,875 vs. $26,824)
- Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($267 vs. $277)
- More Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/