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Overview |
ORU | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,051 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oru.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
ORU | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,360 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,675 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
ORU | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,045 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 3,170 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ORU | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ORU | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,244 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $302 | $274 |
Diversity |
ORU | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
ORU | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ORU | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than ORU based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 5,051 students)
ORU vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ORU or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than ORU for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Eastern University than Oral Roberts University ($35,864.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oral Roberts University than Eastern University ($22,360 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 37.3% lower than costs at Eastern University ($9,050 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Oral Roberts University ($25,542 vs. $23,675)
ORU vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ORU or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or ORU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 17 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at ORU (3.5)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
ORU vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ORU or Eastern 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 Eastern University and ORU.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Oral Roberts University (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $5,700 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,200)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($26,500 vs. $29,244)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($274 vs. $302)
- More ORU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/