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ORU DBU OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Abilene Christian University UMHB| Sterling College | Oklahoma Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SC | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | okbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $29,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $29,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $24,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $20,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SC | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | 3,403 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 1,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
SC | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $25,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $267 |
Diversity |
SC | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SC | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 29% | ||
Campus |
SC | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Baptist University is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 706 students)
SC vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or Oklahoma Baptist University?
- Oklahoma Baptist University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than SC for in-state tuition ($29,330.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Oklahoma Baptist University than Sterling College ($29,330.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sterling College than Oklahoma Baptist University ($22,680 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 13.2% lower than costs at Sterling College ($8,248 vs. $9,336)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College as Oklahoma Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Baptist University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Sterling College ($20,947 vs. $19,729)
SC vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC 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 SC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042) is 52 points higher than at SC (990)
- Incoming Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SC (22)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SC (3.46)
- SC has a higher acceptance rate (61.1%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
SC vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC 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 SC.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is higher than Sterling College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Baptist University earn on average $4,400 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $37,400)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $1,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($24,663 vs. $25,875)
- SC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($255 vs. $267)
- More Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/