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UAFS UT Arlington Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus SMU Texas A&M Arkansas Arkansas State University Central Creighton University| Arkansas Tech University | Oklahoma City University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 2,550 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | okcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $28,094 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $28,094 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $25,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $20,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,432 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
ATU | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,019 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $227 |
Diversity |
ATU | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 54% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Oklahoma City University | ||
| 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Oklahoma City University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 2,550 students)
ATU vs. Oklahoma City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Oklahoma City University?
- Oklahoma City University is 382.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($28,094.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.4% higher at Oklahoma City University than Arkansas Tech University ($28,094.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Oklahoma City University ($12,016 vs. $25,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 3.6% lower than costs at Oklahoma City University ($9,157 vs. $9,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma City University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma City University students is 147.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($20,918 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Oklahoma City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma City University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Oklahoma City University (70.4%)
ATU vs. Oklahoma City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma City University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma City University earn on average $10,800 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma City University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,019)
- ATU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma City University graduates. ($183 vs. $227)
- More Oklahoma City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/