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CSU Harding University Wofford College Campbell University Clemson Lander University Abilene Christian University ORU Converse College Oklahoma City University OBU North Greenville University| Oklahoma Christian University | Presbyterian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | PC | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
OC | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $269 |
Diversity |
OC | PC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OC | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 46% | ||
Campus |
OC | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,199 students)
OC vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 58.8% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at PC than Oklahoma Christian University ($38,990.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than PC ($20,237 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 36.5% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,280 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 95.3% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($34,379 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 36 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at PC (3.6)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than PC (59.4%)
OC vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or PC? 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 PC and OC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $5,900 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,456 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,108)
- OC graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($244 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/