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KU UCO-Central Fort Hays State University ESU K-State University of Houston-Downtown Pitt State SWOSU Baker GSU- Grambling| Washburn University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washburn University | USAO | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Washburn University | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | - | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| 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 |
Washburn University | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | N/A |
Diversity |
Washburn University | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Washburn University | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 825 students)
Washburn University vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or USAO?
- Washburn University is 36.4% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Washburn University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($20,328.00 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 Washburn University ($8,390 vs. $12,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 43.4% lower than costs at Washburn University ($7,000 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 56.1% larger than aid received Washburn University ($12,201 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at USAO (3.43)
Washburn University vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University or USAO? 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 USAO and Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Washburn University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $6,200 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/