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Overview |
USAO | UNT | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
USAO | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USAO | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $206 |
Diversity |
USAO | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAO | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
USAO | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 825 students)
USAO vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 25.1% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at UNT than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($18,087.00 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 UNT ($8,390 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 48.7% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($7,000 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 33.2% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($12,201 vs. $9,159)
USAO vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 94 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at USAO (3.43)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than USAO (56.3%)
USAO vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or UNT? 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 UNT and USAO.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $10,900 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,100)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/