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Harding University University of South Carolina-Upstate Abilene Christian University Clemson ORU PC Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD BAC| Oklahoma Christian University | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | Converse College | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
OC | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1020/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
OC | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $278 |
Diversity |
OC | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
OC | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 30% | ||
Campus |
OC | Converse College | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,284 students)
OC vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or Converse College?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at OC than Converse College ($24,550.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than OC ($19,653 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 52.9% lower than costs at Converse College ($8,280 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Oklahoma Christian University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Converse College ($17,601 vs. $14,959)
OC vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 78 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming OC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Converse College (55.6%)
OC vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or Converse College? 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 Converse College and OC.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $33,000)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,952)
- OC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($244 vs. $278)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/