Oklahoma City University vs. USAO

Comparable Facts

Compare Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK with University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha, OK on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Oklahoma City University is larger than USAO based on total student enrollment (2,966 students vs. 1,027 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Oklahoma City University is located in Oklahoma City, OK (Large City setting); University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is in Chickasha, OK (Distant Town setting).
• Oklahoma City University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Oklahoma City University 11:1; University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 13:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 6.2% lower than at Oklahoma City University ($10,940 vs. $11,664).
• Out-of-state tuition is 76.6% higher at Oklahoma City University than at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (about $15,458 more per year; $35,648 vs. $20,190).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oklahoma City University than at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma City University students is 78.3% larger than aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students ($23,294 vs. $13,068).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 1 point higher at Oklahoma City University than at USAO (24 vs. 23, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Oklahoma City University and USAO.
• Typical fall application deadline: USAO Sep 2, 2026.
• Enrolled first-year students at Oklahoma City University average a 3.77 high school GPA, 0.34 higher than at USAO (3.43).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 20.5% at Oklahoma City University vs. 35.7% at USAO.

Loans and repayment

• More Oklahoma City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation (69% vs. 54%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.