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Overview |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Shawnee, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okbu.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,330 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,330 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,248 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,672 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,947 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,403 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 1,611 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $261 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma Baptist University | Abilene Christian 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
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 1,399 students)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma Baptist University or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 37.4% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma Baptist University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Abilene Christian University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($40,300.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Baptist University than Abilene Christian University ($24,672 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 39.4% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($8,248 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma Baptist University ($26,280 vs. $20,947)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma Baptist University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Oklahoma Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 50 points higher than at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Oklahoma Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma Baptist University or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Oklahoma Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Oklahoma Baptist University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,800)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($25,325 vs. $25,875)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($261 vs. $267)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/