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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University KU SWOSU ECU GSU- Grambling NSU| Cameron University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cameron University | USAO | ||
| Location | Lawton, OK | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cameron.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cameron University | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,025 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,445 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,280 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,674 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
Cameron University | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | - | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Cameron University | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cameron University | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cameron University | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cameron University | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Cameron University | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cameron University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 825 students)
Cameron University vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cameron University or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Cameron University for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $5,025.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at USAO than Cameron University ($17,820.00 vs. $14,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Cameron University ($8,390 vs. $9,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cameron University are 11.5% lower than costs at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($6,280 vs. $7,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Cameron University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 54.3% larger than aid received Cameron University ($12,201 vs. $7,907)
Which college is harder to get into, Cameron University or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or Cameron University .
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Cameron University (3.31)
Cameron University vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cameron 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 Cameron University.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Cameron University (39% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Cameron University earn on average $700 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($36,800 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cameron University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/