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Shawnee, OK · Oklahoma City, OK
| Oklahoma Baptist University | Oklahoma City University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,958/yr | $22,857/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,562/yr | $15,187/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,801 | $20,835 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,103/yr | $18,079/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,033/yr | $20,511/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,570/yr | $26,803/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,102/yr | $29,358/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $263/mo | $221/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,700/yr | $11,664/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,700/yr | $15,300/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $850/yr | $2,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,580/yr | $2,750/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $48,695/yr | $47,247/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,570/yr | $35,648/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $35,570/yr | $35,648/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 17% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 23% | 45% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 49% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1070–1240 | 1050–1260 |
| SAT average | 1024 | 1177 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–19 | 21–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–19 · Math 16–17 | English 18–25 · Math 21–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,730 | 1,432 |
| Students accepted | 2,077 | 1,008 |
| Students who enrolled | 428 | 375 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 21% | 37% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 17% | 1% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 71% | 51% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 52% | 65% |
| Freshmen who come back | 72% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $48,434/yr | $54,655/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,025–$68,661 | $32,128–$90,623 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 54% | 73% |
| White students graduating | 59% | 63% |
| Black students graduating | 51% | 69% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 17% | 66% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,581/yr | $42,312/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 70% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 43% | 57% |
| Pell students who graduate | 42% | 59% |
| First-gen students who finish | 43% | 69% |
| Low-income students who finish | 34% | 51% |
| Students who transfer out | 33% | 9.1% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $45,143/yr | $53,863/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Theology & Religious Vocations 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Health Professions 9% | Health Professions 33% · Visual & Performing Arts 30% · Business, Management & Marketing 10% |
| Most popular program | Theology & Religious Vocations — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 33% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 30% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees | Education — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $68,584/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $112,512/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,308 | 1,514 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 142 | 1,452 |
| Average professor pay | $8,621/mo | $7,805/mo |
| Full-time professors | 47% | 58% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $51,701 | $65,072 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (large) |
| Location | Shawnee, OK | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1910 | 1904 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 5% |
| Men | 45% | 34% |
| Women | 55% | 66% |
| White students | 62% | 61% |
| Black students | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 3.5% | 13% |
| Asian students | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 8.8% |
| Other / not reported | 12% | 3.2% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 26% | 27% |
| Part-time students | 1.8% | 5.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,243/yr | $15,051/yr |
| Endowment | $172.5M | $180.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,200 | 1,197 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $3,690/yr | $4,602/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,610/yr | $5,000/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 20 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 11 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 405 | 310 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.2M | $13.1M |
| Athletics budget | $9.6M | $26.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.6M | $26.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $65,000 | $33,255 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.