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Overview |
Park University | USAO | ||
| Location | Parkville, MO | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,662 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | park.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
Park University | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,231 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,231 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,858 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,043 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 92% |
Admission |
Park University | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | - | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
Park University | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Park University | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | N/A |
Diversity |
Park University | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Park University | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Park University | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Park University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 825 students)
Park University vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Park University or USAO?
- Park University is 84.5% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($12,231.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at USAO than Park University ($17,820.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Park University ($8,390 vs. $15,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 19% lower than costs at Park University ($7,000 vs. $8,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Park University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 73.2% larger than aid received Park University ($12,201 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Park University or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or Park University .
Park University vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Park University or USAO? 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 USAO and Park University.
- The graduation rate at Park University is the same as at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Park University earn on average $13,500 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/