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UTEP UCO-Central UTSA Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown Tarleton Fort Hays State University Lamar University KU SWOSU UT Tyler| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAO | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
USAO | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | 910/1090 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
USAO | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $141 |
Diversity |
USAO | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAO | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
USAO | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 825 students)
USAO vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or UT Permian Basin?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 0.8% more expensive to attend than UT Permian Basin for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $6,577.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at UT Permian Basin than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($18,817.00 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 UT Permian Basin ($8,390 vs. $10,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 52.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($7,000 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 10% larger than aid received The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($12,201 vs. $11,092)
USAO vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 34 points higher than at UT Permian Basin (965)
- Incoming USAO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UT Permian Basin (3.27)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than USAO (56.3%)
USAO vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and USAO.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $14,900 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $36,100)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/