Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
University of Missouri-Kansas City UNT Missouri State University-Springfield UT Arlington Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Texas Tech U of A Arkansas UH ESU Northwest CU Denver| Wichita State University | Oklahoma Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #767 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | okbu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $29,330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $29,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $24,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $20,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 3,403 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 1,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
WSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $267 |
Diversity |
WSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 29% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 1,399 students)
WSU vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Oklahoma Baptist University?
- Oklahoma Baptist University is 328.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($29,330.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Oklahoma Baptist University than Wichita State University ($29,330.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($13,553 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 52.9% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($8,248 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Baptist University students is 194.6% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($20,947 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Oklahoma Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma Baptist University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 47 points higher than at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oklahoma Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
WSU vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Oklahoma Baptist 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 Baptist University and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is higher than Wichita State University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $41,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,875)
- WSU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($211 vs. $267)
- More Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/