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ORU DBU OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Abilene Christian University UMHB Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Oklahoma Baptist University | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oklahoma Baptist University | LRC | ||
| Location | Shawnee, OK | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okbu.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma Baptist University | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,330 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,330 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,248 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,672 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,947 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Oklahoma Baptist University | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,403 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 1,611 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oklahoma Baptist University | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma Baptist University | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma Baptist University | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Oklahoma Baptist University | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma Baptist University | LRC | ||
| 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
- La Roche College is larger than than Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,399 students)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma Baptist University or LRC?
- La Roche College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma Baptist University for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at LRC than Oklahoma Baptist University ($31,334.00 vs. $29,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than Oklahoma Baptist University ($24,233 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 56.2% lower than costs at La Roche College ($8,248 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 0% larger than aid received Oklahoma Baptist University ($20,948 vs. $20,947)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma Baptist University or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Oklahoma Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042) is 103 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma Baptist University or LRC? 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 LRC and Oklahoma Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is the same as at La Roche College (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Baptist University students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($25,875 vs. $26,000)
- Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($267 vs. $268)
- More Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/