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Overview |
USAO | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 938 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | pqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $7,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $7,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $8,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $12,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
USAO | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 2,048 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 1,173 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | 855/1015 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2023 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USAO | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 5% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
USAO | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
USAO | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 15% | ||
Campus |
USAO | Paul Quinn College | ||
| 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
- Paul Quinn College is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (938 students vs. 825 students)
USAO vs. Paul Quinn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or Paul Quinn College?
- Paul Quinn College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($7,398.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at USAO than Paul Quinn College ($17,820.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Paul Quinn College ($8,390 vs. $8,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 9.3% lower than costs at Paul Quinn College ($7,000 vs. $7,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Quinn College than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 0.4% larger than aid received Paul Quinn College ($12,201 vs. $12,150)
USAO vs. Paul Quinn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or Paul Quinn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Quinn College or USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 227 points higher than at Paul Quinn College (772)
- Incoming USAO students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Paul Quinn College (16)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Paul Quinn College (2.6)
- Paul Quinn College has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than USAO (56.3%)
USAO vs. Paul Quinn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or Paul Quinn College? 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 Paul Quinn College and USAO.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Paul Quinn College (39% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma earn on average $6,800 more per year than Paul Quinn College graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $29,300)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/