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Overview |
John Brown University | OU | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,341 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,488 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,488 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,258 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,464 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,796 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
John Brown University | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,545 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 1,045 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1345 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
John Brown University | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $206 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | OU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
John Brown University | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 48% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than John Brown University based on total student enrollment (29,145 students vs. 2,341 students)
John Brown University vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or OU?
- John Brown University is 481.6% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($29,488.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at John Brown University than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($29,488.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than John Brown University ($19,900 vs. $21,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Brown University are 29.8% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($10,258 vs. $13,310)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Brown University as University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Brown University students is 101.3% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($21,796 vs. $10,830)
John Brown University vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at John Brown University (1209) is 5 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming John Brown University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman John Brown University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than John Brown University (67.6%)
John Brown University vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown University or OU? 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 OU and John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than John Brown University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $5,700 more per year than John Brown University graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $53,600)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $1,943 lower median federal student loan debt than John Brown University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,943)
- OU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than John Brown University graduates. ($206 vs. $226)
- More John Brown University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/