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Overview |
OC | Pacific | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
OC | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 25, 2024 |
Academics |
OC | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $270 |
Diversity |
OC | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
OC | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 61% | ||
Campus |
OC | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 2,537 students)
OC vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 107.3% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.3% higher at Pacific than Oklahoma Christian University ($50,884.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Pacific ($20,237 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 74% lower than costs at Pacific University ($8,280 vs. $14,408)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University as Pacific University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 89.4% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($33,340 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 28 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Pacific (92.3%)
OC vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or Pacific? 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 Pacific and OC.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $5,000 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,504 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,156)
- OC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($244 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/