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UCO-Central NSU MACU| Southern Nazarene University | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SNU | RSU | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snu.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNU | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,900 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,098 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,948 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
SNU | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SNU | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNU | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $166 |
Diversity |
SNU | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 19% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SNU | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SNU | RSU | ||
| 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
- Rogers State University is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (3,155 students vs. 1,507 students)
SNU vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNU or RSU?
- Southern Nazarene University is 495.2% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at SNU than Rogers State University ($27,000.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than SNU ($13,446 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 35.8% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($7,900 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Rogers State University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 180.7% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($19,948 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, SNU or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or SNU .
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SNU (3.3)
SNU vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNU or RSU? 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 RSU and SNU.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than Rogers State University (43% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $15,500 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than SNU graduates. ($16,150 vs. $18,750)
- RSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than SNU graduates. ($166 vs. $193)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/