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Texas Tech DBU Texas A&M Baylor Harding University Tarleton Texas State UT Dallas UNT ORU UT Austin SHSU| Oklahoma Christian University | Abilene Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OC | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $261 |
Diversity |
OC | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OC | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 16% | ||
Campus |
OC | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 2,537 students)
OC vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 64.2% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at Abilene Christian University than Oklahoma Christian University ($40,300.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Abilene Christian University ($20,237 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 38.9% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($8,280 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 49.3% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($26,280 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 26 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming OC students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
OC vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and OC.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $4,200 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $1,673 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,325)
- OC graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($244 vs. $261)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/