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Evangel University DBU Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU UMHB Abilene Christian University UNT ASU University of Missouri-Kansas City OC Baylor| Stephens College | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stephens College | ORU | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Stephens College | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stephens College | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $302 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Stephens College | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | ORU | ||
| 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at ORU than Stephens College ($31,250.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oral Roberts University than Stephens College ($22,360 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 26.9% lower than costs at Stephens College ($9,050 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than Oral Roberts University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 52.6% larger than aid received Stephens College ($23,675 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 27 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Stephens College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College or ORU? 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 ORU and Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Stephens College (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Oral Roberts University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,400)
- Stephens College students graduate with a $2,244 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,244)
- Stephens College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($279 vs. $302)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/