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HSU Texas A&M Texas State HBU Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT UCO-Central SHSU UTSA UH| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAO | UMHB | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 914 | 3,520 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $30,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,640 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,685 | $29,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,030 | $15,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
USAO | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,465 | 11,407 | ||
| Admitted | 817 | 10,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.8% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 7.6% | ||
| 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 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1188 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $276 |
Diversity |
USAO | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAO | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
USAO | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (3,520 students vs. 914 students)
USAO vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or UMHB?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 361.5% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($30,600.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at UMHB than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($30,600.00 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 UMHB ($8,685 vs. $29,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 40.3% lower than costs at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($7,640 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 17.2% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($15,274 vs. $13,030)
USAO vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 48 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at USAO (3.43)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than USAO (55.8%)
USAO vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or UMHB? 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 UMHB and USAO.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $9,100 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,100)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/