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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ORU Arkansas DBU Arkansas State University Central UALR OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus EIU| Arkansas Tech University | Oklahoma Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #767 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | okbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $29,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $29,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $24,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $20,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 3,403 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $267 |
Diversity |
ATU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,399 students)
ATU vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Oklahoma Baptist University?
- Oklahoma Baptist University is 404% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($29,330.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152% higher at Oklahoma Baptist University than Arkansas Tech University ($29,330.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($12,016 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 11% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,248 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Baptist University students is 148.2% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($20,947 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
ATU vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Baptist University earn on average $4,700 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $8,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,875)
- ATU graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($183 vs. $267)
- More Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/