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Overview |
Valpo | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,550 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | okcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $28,094 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $28,094 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $9,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $25,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $20,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,432 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1040/1233 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,019 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Oklahoma City University | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Oklahoma City University based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,550 students)
Valpo vs. Oklahoma City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Oklahoma City University?
- Valparaiso University is 54.5% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma City University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Valpo than Oklahoma City University ($43,400.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Oklahoma City University ($22,755 vs. $25,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma City University are 38.9% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($9,486 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Oklahoma City University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 65.9% larger than aid received Oklahoma City University ($34,706 vs. $20,918)
Valpo vs. Oklahoma City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Oklahoma City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma City University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 33 points higher than at Oklahoma City University (1126)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Oklahoma City University (25)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma City University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Oklahoma City University (70.4%)
Valpo vs. Oklahoma City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Oklahoma City University? 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 Oklahoma City University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Oklahoma City University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Oklahoma City University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,900)
- Oklahoma City University students graduate with a $4,981 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($22,019 vs. $27,000)
- Oklahoma City University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma City University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/