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Overview |
SAU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #767 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | okbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $29,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $29,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $24,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $20,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SAU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 3,403 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 1,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 |
SAU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $25,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $267 |
Diversity |
SAU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
SAU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 29% | ||
Campus |
SAU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 1,399 students)
SAU vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Oklahoma Baptist University?
- Spring Arbor University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma Baptist University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at SAU than Oklahoma Baptist University ($31,020.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($22,375 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 29.1% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($8,248 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Baptist University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($20,947 vs. $20,677)
SAU vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or Oklahoma Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma Baptist University or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 31 points higher than at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042)
- Incoming SAU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Oklahoma Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SAU (3.61)
- Oklahoma Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (47.3%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU or Oklahoma Baptist University? 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 Baptist University and SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Oklahoma Baptist University (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $800 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,800)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $1,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $25,875)
- SAU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($248 vs. $267)
- More Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/