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Overview |
Oklahoma Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Shawnee, OK | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okbu.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,330 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,330 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,248 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,672 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,947 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Oklahoma Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,403 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,611 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Oklahoma Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Oklahoma Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma Baptist University | St. Mary's 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
- St. Mary's University is larger than than Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,399 students)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma Baptist University or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma Baptist University for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at St. Mary's University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($34,154.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($21,379 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 38.8% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($8,248 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 21.4% larger than aid received Oklahoma Baptist University ($25,439 vs. $20,947)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma Baptist University or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Oklahoma Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042) is 4 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming Oklahoma Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at St. Mary's University (3.61)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma Baptist University or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and Oklahoma Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Oklahoma Baptist University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Baptist University students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,875 vs. $27,000)
- Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University 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/