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Overview |
USAO | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #719 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
USAO | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2023 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USAO | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $186 |
Diversity |
USAO | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
USAO | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
USAO | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 825 students)
USAO vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 38.9% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at UT Arlington than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($26,778.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than UT Arlington ($8,390 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 62.7% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($7,000 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than The University of Texas at Arlington (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 7.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($12,201 vs. $11,370)
USAO vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or USAO .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 39 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have at the same average high school GPA (3.43) as students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than USAO (56.3%)
USAO vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and USAO.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $15,600 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $36,100)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/