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Overview |
OC | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $274 |
Diversity |
OC | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
OC | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 38% | ||
Campus |
OC | Eastern 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
- Eastern University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 2,537 students)
OC vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 46.1% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Eastern University than Oklahoma Christian University ($35,864.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Eastern University ($20,237 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 50% lower than costs at Eastern University ($8,280 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 45.1% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($25,542 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 92 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming OC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
OC vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or Eastern 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 Eastern University and OC.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $4,100 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,500)
- OC graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($244 vs. $274)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University 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/