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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech KU SWOSU GSU- Grambling Louisiana College| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAO | TC | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 61% |
Admission |
USAO | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | - | ||
| Admitted | 603 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
USAO | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $320 |
Diversity |
USAO | TC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAO | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
USAO | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (825 students vs. 642 students)
USAO vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or TC?
- Texas College is 23.8% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.1% higher at USAO than Texas College ($17,820.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than TC ($8,390 vs. $11,174)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 20% lower than costs at Texas College ($7,000 vs. $8,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Texas College (92% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 18.9% larger than aid received Texas College ($12,201 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or USAO .
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at TC (2.9)
USAO vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or TC? 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 TC and USAO.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Texas College (39% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma earn on average $8,300 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $27,800)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/