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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University MACU KU SWOSU GSU- Grambling| Southern Nazarene University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SNU | USAO | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snu.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNU | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,900 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,098 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,948 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
SNU | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | - | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
SNU | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNU | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | N/A |
Diversity |
SNU | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SNU | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SNU | USAO | ||
| 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
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 825 students)
SNU vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNU or USAO?
- Southern Nazarene University is 307.2% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at SNU than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($27,000.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than SNU ($8,390 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 12.9% lower than costs at Southern Nazarene University ($7,000 vs. $7,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 63.5% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($19,948 vs. $12,201)
Which college is harder to get into, SNU or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or SNU .
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at SNU (3.3)
SNU vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNU 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 SNU.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $16,700 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $36,100)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/