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Overview |
Oklahoma City University | SU | ||
| Location | Oklahoma City, OK | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,550 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #195 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okcu.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma City University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,094 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,094 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,235 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,918 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Oklahoma City University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,432 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,008 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1233 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Oklahoma City University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma City University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,019 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $278 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma City University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Oklahoma City University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma City University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma City University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (2,550 students vs. 1,483 students)
Oklahoma City University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma City University or SU?
- Southwestern University is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma City University for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at SU than Oklahoma City University ($48,450.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma City University than SU ($25,235 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma City University are 29.7% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($9,486 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma City University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 46.3% larger than aid received Oklahoma City University ($30,609 vs. $20,918)
Oklahoma City University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma City University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Oklahoma City University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 42 points higher than at Oklahoma City University (1126)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Oklahoma City University (25)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma City University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at SU (3.5)
- Oklahoma City University has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than SU (44.8%)
Oklahoma City University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma City University or SU? 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 SU and Oklahoma City University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Oklahoma City University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Oklahoma City University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $47,900)
- Oklahoma City University students graduate with a $4,874 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,019 vs. $26,893)
- Oklahoma City University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($227 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma City University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/