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Overview |
Oklahoma City University | HSU | ||
| Location | Oklahoma City, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,550 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #195 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okcu.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma City University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,094 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,094 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,235 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,918 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oklahoma City University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,432 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,008 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1233 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Oklahoma City University | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma City University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,019 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma City University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Oklahoma City University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma City University | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma City University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (2,550 students vs. 1,765 students)
Oklahoma City University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma City University or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma City University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at HSU than Oklahoma City University ($30,694.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Oklahoma City University ($22,636 vs. $25,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma City University are 5.2% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,486 vs. $9,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma City University as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma City University ($22,695 vs. $20,918)
Oklahoma City University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma City University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Oklahoma City University .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma City University (1126) is 96 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Oklahoma City University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma City University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Oklahoma City University (70.4%)
Oklahoma City University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma City University or HSU? 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 HSU and Oklahoma City University.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma City University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma City University earn on average $1,300 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,600)
- Oklahoma City University students graduate with a $3,970 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($22,019 vs. $25,989)
- Oklahoma City University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Oklahoma City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/