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RU UCO-Central UVA St. Andrews University University of Houston-Downtown Longwood University AUM JMU Fort Hays State University KU Old Dominion SWOSU| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAO | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 914 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,640 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,685 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,030 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
USAO | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,465 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 817 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.8% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1188 | 935/1175 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
USAO | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $215 |
Diversity |
USAO | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
USAO | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 25% | ||
Campus |
USAO | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 914 students)
USAO vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or UVa-Wise?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 9.8% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at UVa-Wise than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($26,182.00 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 UVa-Wise ($8,685 vs. $10,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 64.1% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($7,640 vs. $12,535)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 5.2% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($13,702 vs. $13,030)
USAO vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 57 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming USAO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at USAO (3.43)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than USAO (55.8%)
USAO vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and USAO.
- The graduation rate at USAO is the same as at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $6,000 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,100)
- More UVa-Wise 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/