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Evangel University DBU Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU Westminster College UMHB Abilene Christian University UNT ASU University of Missouri-Kansas City OC| William Woods University | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WWU | ORU | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
WWU | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
WWU | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $302 |
Diversity |
WWU | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 11% |
Students |
WWU | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WWU | ORU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 1,508 students)
WWU vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at ORU than William Woods University ($31,250.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oral Roberts University than WWU ($22,360 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 15.5% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,050 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oral Roberts University than William Woods University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 15.9% larger than aid received William Woods University ($23,675 vs. $20,431)
WWU vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or WWU .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 26 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming WWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WWU (3.4)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than WWU (61.5%)
WWU vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU or ORU? 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 ORU and WWU.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than William Woods University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Oral Roberts University earn on average $1,600 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $7,807 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($21,437 vs. $29,244)
- WWU graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($221 vs. $302)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/