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Overview |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Shawnee, OK | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okbu.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,330 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,330 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,248 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,672 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,947 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,403 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 1,611 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Misericordia University | ||
| 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,399 students)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma Baptist University or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma Baptist University for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Misericordia University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($34,100.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Baptist University than Misericordia University ($24,672 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 79.1% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($8,248 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma Baptist University ($23,008 vs. $20,947)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma Baptist University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Oklahoma Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 27 points higher than at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Oklahoma Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma Baptist University or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Oklahoma Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Oklahoma Baptist University (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Baptist University students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,875 vs. $27,000)
- Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/