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ESU Harding University Washburn University KU K-State WSU Pitt State Abilene Christian University USAO ORU Oklahoma City University OBU| Fort Hays State University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | OC | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Fort Hays State University | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $244 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 2,537 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or OC?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 493% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at OC than Fort Hays State University ($24,550.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than OC ($13,322 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 2.4% lower than costs at Fort Hays State University ($8,280 vs. $8,481)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Fort Hays State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 226.7% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($17,601 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Fort Hays State University (88%)
Fort Hays State University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University or OC? 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 OC and Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than Fort Hays State University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $400 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $2,934 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($20,718 vs. $23,652)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($214 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Hays State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/