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Overview |
MC | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 2,550 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | okcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $28,094 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $28,094 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $9,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $25,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $20,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 1,432 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1040/1233 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MC | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,019 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
MC | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MC | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 54% | ||
Campus |
MC | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than Oklahoma City University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 2,550 students)
MC vs. Oklahoma City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Oklahoma City University?
- Oklahoma City University is 42.9% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($28,094.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Oklahoma City University than Mississippi College ($28,094.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Oklahoma City University ($20,874 vs. $25,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma City University are 24.6% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($9,486 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Oklahoma City University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma City University students is 23.7% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($20,918 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Oklahoma City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Oklahoma City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma City University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma City University (1126) is 20 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Oklahoma City University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma City University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MC (3.56)
- Oklahoma City University has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Oklahoma City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC or Oklahoma City University? 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 Oklahoma City University and MC.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma City University is higher than Mississippi College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma City University earn on average $3,800 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,100)
- Oklahoma City University students graduate with a $2,981 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($22,019 vs. $25,000)
- Oklahoma City University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Oklahoma City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/