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McMurry University UMHB Evangel University DBU Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU Abilene Christian University UNT ASU TLU University of Missouri-Kansas City| Oral Roberts University | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ORU | HSU | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,051 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oru.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
ORU | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,360 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,675 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
ORU | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,045 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 3,170 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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 |
ORU | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ORU | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,244 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $302 | $268 |
Diversity |
ORU | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
ORU | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ORU | HSU | ||
| 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 1,765 students)
ORU vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ORU or HSU?
- Oral Roberts University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at ORU than Hardin Simmons University ($31,250.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oral Roberts University than HSU ($22,360 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 10.3% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,050 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($23,675 vs. $22,695)
ORU vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ORU or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or ORU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 21 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming ORU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than ORU (78.4%)
ORU vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ORU 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 ORU.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Hardin Simmons University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $6,400 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,200)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $3,255 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($25,989 vs. $29,244)
- HSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($268 vs. $302)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/