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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | USAO | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 923/1138 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | N/A |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | 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
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 825 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or USAO?
- Southwest Baptist University is 292% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Southwest Baptist University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($25,990.00 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 Southwest Baptist University ($8,390 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 18.4% lower than costs at Southwest Baptist University ($7,000 vs. $8,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 48.7% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($18,146 vs. $12,201)
Southwest Baptist University vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 59 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at USAO (3.43)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than USAO (56.3%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southwest Baptist University earn on average $600 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,100)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/