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UCO-Central NSU University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University KU SWOSU GSU- Grambling| Rogers State University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RSU | USAO | ||
| Location | Claremore, OK | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,155 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rsu.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
RSU | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,536 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,320 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,725 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,446 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,107 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 92% |
Admission |
RSU | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | - | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
RSU | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RSU | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,150 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | N/A |
Diversity |
RSU | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 19% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
RSU | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
RSU | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rogers State University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (3,155 students vs. 825 students)
RSU vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RSU or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 46.2% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at USAO than Rogers State University ($17,820.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than RSU ($8,390 vs. $13,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 53.2% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($7,000 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Rogers State University (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 71.7% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($12,201 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, RSU or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or RSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 169 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming USAO students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at RSU (3.4)
RSU vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RSU 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 RSU.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Rogers State University (39% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Rogers State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/