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Evangel University DBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU UMHB Abilene Christian University UNT ASU University of Missouri-Kansas City OC Baylor OBU| Oklahoma Baptist University | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oklahoma Baptist University | ORU | ||
| Location | Shawnee, OK | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okbu.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma Baptist University | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,330 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,330 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,248 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,672 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,947 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Oklahoma Baptist University | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,403 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 1,611 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma Baptist University | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $302 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma Baptist University | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Oklahoma Baptist University | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma Baptist University | 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 Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 1,399 students)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma Baptist University or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma Baptist University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at ORU than Oklahoma Baptist University ($31,250.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oral Roberts University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($22,360 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 9.7% lower than costs at Oral Roberts University ($8,248 vs. $9,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 13% larger than aid received Oklahoma Baptist University ($23,675 vs. $20,947)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma Baptist University or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Oklahoma Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042) is 33 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at ORU (3.5)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma Baptist University 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 Oklahoma Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Oklahoma Baptist University (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Baptist University earn on average $1,600 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,200)
- Oklahoma Baptist University students graduate with a $3,369 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($25,875 vs. $29,244)
- Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($267 vs. $302)
- More Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/