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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University KU SWOSU Francis Marion University GSU- Grambling| University of Arkansas at Monticello | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAM | USAO | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
UAM | 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 | 2.71 | 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
UAM | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | N/A |
Diversity |
UAM | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAM | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UAM | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Monticello is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (2,719 students vs. 825 students)
UAM vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 30.2% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at USAO than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($17,820.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than UAM ($8,390 vs. $12,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Monticello ($7,000 vs. $7,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 31.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($12,201 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or UAM .
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM 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 UAM.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (39% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma earn on average $2,300 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $33,800)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/