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JMU Harding University BC Cabrini College Abilene Christian University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Liberty University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD| Oklahoma Christian University | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | EMU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
OC | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
OC | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $242 |
Diversity |
OC | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OC | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 27% | ||
Campus |
OC | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,334 students)
OC vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 65.3% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at EMU than Oklahoma Christian University ($40,590.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than EMU ($20,237 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 47.8% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($8,280 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Eastern Mennonite University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 73.1% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($30,460 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 109 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming OC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at OC (3.62)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than OC (96%)
OC vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or EMU? 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 EMU and OC.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $2,100 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,800)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $202 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($23,450 vs. $23,652)
- EMU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($242 vs. $244)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/