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ORU DBU AU OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Abilene Christian University UMHB| Oklahoma Baptist University | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SWU | ||
| Location | Shawnee, OK | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okbu.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,330 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,330 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,248 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,672 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,947 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,403 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 1,611 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SWU | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Baptist University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 1,175 students)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma Baptist University or SWU?
- Oklahoma Baptist University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($29,330.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Oklahoma Baptist University than Southern Wesleyan University ($29,330.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($17,639 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 17% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($8,248 vs. $9,650)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Baptist University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($20,947 vs. $19,636)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma Baptist University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Oklahoma Baptist University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Oklahoma Baptist University (3.68)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (51.2%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma Baptist University or SWU? 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 SWU and Oklahoma Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Baptist University students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($25,875 vs. $27,000)
- Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/