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Overview |
OU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
OU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $261 |
Diversity |
OU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
OU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 16% | ||
Campus |
OU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 5,079 students)
OU vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 719.1% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Abilene Christian University than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($40,300.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Abilene Christian University ($22,601 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 37.2% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($11,500 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 148.8% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($26,280 vs. $10,561)
OU vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or OU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 112 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming OU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
OU vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and OU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Abilene Christian University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $13,300 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $46,000)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,325)
- OU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($206 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/