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Overview |
OBU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Stillwater, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 25,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #385 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | okstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $5,417 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $20,937 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $9,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $16,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $10,621 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OBU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 19,117 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 13,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 34.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
OBU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
OBU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 35% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (25,372 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 463% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at OBU than Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($30,500.00 vs. $20,937.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than OBU ($16,718 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 11.4% lower than costs at Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($8,800 vs. $9,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Oklahoma State University Main Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 108.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($22,181 vs. $10,621)
OBU vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 2 points higher than at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (1118)
- Incoming OBU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (3.63)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (70.6%)
OBU vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus? 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Oklahoma State University Main Campus (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn on average $9,900 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $43,400)
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/