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Overview |
Wartburg College | OU | ||
| Location | Waverly, IA | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #654 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wartburg.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wartburg College | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,740 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,740 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,683 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,157 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Wartburg College | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 2,708 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wartburg College | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wartburg College | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Wartburg College | OU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wartburg College | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wartburg College | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 1,444 students)
Wartburg College vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wartburg College or OU?
- Wartburg College is 850% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.5% higher at Wartburg College than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($46,740.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Wartburg College ($22,601 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wartburg College are 53.5% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($10,280 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Wartburg College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 242.4% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($36,157 vs. $10,561)
Wartburg College vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wartburg College or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Wartburg College .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 99 points higher than at Wartburg College (1105)
- Incoming OU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wartburg College (24)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wartburg College (3.48)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than OU (72.9%)
Wartburg College vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wartburg College or OU? 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 OU and Wartburg College.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Wartburg College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $11,200 more per year than Wartburg College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $48,100)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- OU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/