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Overview |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SHSU | ||
| Location | Shawnee, OK | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okbu.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,330 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,330 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,248 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,672 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,947 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,403 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,611 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $222 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma Baptist University | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 1,399 students)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma Baptist University or SHSU?
- Oklahoma Baptist University is 400.9% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($29,330.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at Oklahoma Baptist University than Sam Houston State University ($29,330.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($13,632 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 32.3% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($8,248 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University than Sam Houston State University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Baptist University students is 99.5% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($20,947 vs. $10,499)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma Baptist University or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Oklahoma Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042) is 45 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
Oklahoma Baptist University vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma Baptist University or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Oklahoma Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is higher than Sam Houston State University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,800)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,875)
- SHSU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($222 vs. $267)
- More Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/