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Overview |
ORU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,051 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oru.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
ORU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,360 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,675 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
ORU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,045 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,170 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ORU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ORU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,244 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $302 | $268 |
Diversity |
ORU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
ORU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 18% | ||
Campus |
ORU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than ORU based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 5,051 students)
ORU vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ORU or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 56.6% more expensive to attend than ORU for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at University of St Thomas than Oral Roberts University ($48,930.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oral Roberts University than University of St Thomas ($22,360 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 39.1% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,050 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oral Roberts University than University of St Thomas (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 36.4% larger than aid received Oral Roberts University ($32,284 vs. $23,675)
ORU vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ORU or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or ORU .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 193 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at ORU (3.5)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
ORU vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ORU or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and ORU.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Oral Roberts University (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $21,800 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $40,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $3,244 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,244)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($268 vs. $302)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/