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NSU UCO-Central SNU| Rogers State University | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RSU | MACU | ||
| Location | Claremore, OK | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,155 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rsu.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RSU | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,536 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,320 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,725 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,446 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,107 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 91% |
Admission |
RSU | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
RSU | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RSU | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,150 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $283 |
Diversity |
RSU | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 19% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
RSU | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 17% | ||
Campus |
RSU | MACU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rogers State University is larger than than MACU based on total student enrollment (3,155 students vs. 2,442 students)
RSU vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RSU or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 287.3% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at MACU than Rogers State University ($17,568.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than MACU ($13,446 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 24.2% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($8,632 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid America Christian University than Rogers State University (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 82.5% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($12,967 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, RSU or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or RSU .
RSU vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RSU or MACU? 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 MACU and RSU.
- The graduation rate at RSU is the same as at Mid America Christian University (23% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $7,700 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $11,288 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($16,150 vs. $27,438)
- RSU graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($166 vs. $283)
- More RSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/