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Overview |
USAO | SHSU | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 73% |
Admission |
USAO | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USAO | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
USAO | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
USAO | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
USAO | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 825 students)
USAO vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or SHSU?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 13.2% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at USAO than Sam Houston State University ($17,820.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than SHSU ($8,390 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 55.8% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($7,000 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Sam Houston State University (92% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 16.2% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($12,201 vs. $10,499)
USAO vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 2 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming USAO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than USAO (56.3%)
USAO vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or SHSU? 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 SHSU and USAO.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $11,700 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,100)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/