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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	John Brown University	1882	67.64	1,110 – 1,350	21464	46114	#1 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR John Brown University sits on a 200-acre campus featuring the Cathedral of the Ozarks and the Windgate Visual Art Buildings. A fairly selective school, 36% of those accepted decided to enroll. It offers up to Master's degrees, and popular programs include andGeneral Studies. Undergraduates 1,882 Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,114
2	Oklahoma City University	1447	70.39	1,140 – 1,240	23143	42312	#2 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City University has a 70% acceptance rate, and 99% of enrolled students receive institutional aid. On the field, the Stars wear blue and white and are cheered on by their mascot, a ram named Starsky. A NAIA Division I school, the average athletic scholarship is $8,577. Undergraduates 1,447 Acceptance Rate 70.4% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,312
3	Southwestern Assemblies of God University	1413	84.23	960 – 1,130	19834	37425	#3 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX Found in Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s acceptance rate is 84%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 91% of students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Southwestern Assemblies of God......Read more Undergraduates 1,413 Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,425
4	University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma	914	55.77	930 – 1,140	8685	35520	#4 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, OK Based in Chickasha, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 93% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma,......Read more Undergraduates 914 Acceptance Rate 55.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,685 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,520
5	University of North Texas at Dallas	3018	93.86	800 – 1,040	9109	51716	#5 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, the University of North Texas at Dallas accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 41% of students attending the University of North Texas at Dallas will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year graduation......Read more Undergraduates 3,018 Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 800 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $9,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,716
6	Texas Wesleyan University	1910	62.39	970 – 1,120	21169	44773	#6 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX Based in Fort Worth, Texas Wesleyan University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 89% of students at Texas Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 41% and around 17%......Read more Undergraduates 1,910 Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $21,169 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,773
7	Oklahoma Panhandle State University	1071	97.07	890 – 1,080	5274	39089	#7 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK Located in Goodwell, Oklahoma Panhandle State University accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students attending Oklahoma Panhandle State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,071 Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $5,274 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,089
8	Louisiana Christian University	803	83.79	940 – 1,190	15470	40615	#8 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA Located in Pineville, Louisiana Christian University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Louisiana Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid. 58% of students decide to stay at......Read more Undergraduates 803 Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,615
9	Central Christian College of Kansas	437	95.7	920 – 1,120	12217	37685	#9 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 437 Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
10	Southwestern Christian University	351	80.34	850 – 1,010	20714	34574	#10 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference Southwestern Christian University Bethany, OK Undergraduates 351 Acceptance Rate 80.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $20,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,574
11	Mid-America Christian University	1636	0	--	16187	39265	#11 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK Undergraduates 1,636 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
12	Wayland Baptist University	2087	55.96	840 – 1,010	20222	44159	#12 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX Found in Plainview, Wayland Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 56%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of students at Wayland Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 44%....Read more Undergraduates 2,087 Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $20,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,159
13	Langston University	1743	60.96	760 – 1,040	10589	29691	#13 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference Langston University Langston, OK Based in Langston, Langston University accepts 61% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 24% of students attending Langston University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Langston University, there is a 52% first year retention rate and a 11%......Read more Undergraduates 1,743 Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 760 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $10,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,691
14	Texas College	644	42.6	--	10901	27901	#14 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Sooner Athletic Conference Texas College Tyler, TX Found in Tyler, Texas College accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. Approximately 5% of students attending Texas College will receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students continued studying at Texas College after completing their first......Read more Undergraduates 644 Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,901