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UT Austin DBU St. Mary's University Texas State Baylor SU Trinity UCO-Central UTSA Texas A&M University of Houston-Downtown Loyola University-New Orleans| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAO | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 914 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $50,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,640 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,685 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,030 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
USAO | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,465 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 817 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1188 | 1030/1235 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2025 |
Academics |
USAO | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $261 |
Diversity |
USAO | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
USAO | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
USAO | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (3,309 students vs. 914 students)
USAO vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 661.4% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.3% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($50,484.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($8,685 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 83.4% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($7,640 vs. $14,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 185.3% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($37,176 vs. $13,030)
USAO vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or USAO .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 136 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at USAO (3.43)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than USAO (55.8%)
USAO vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and USAO.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $19,000 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $36,100)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/