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Harding University Oakwood University Union College Abilene Christian University Andrews University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Southwestern Adventist University UCO-Central SCAD| Oklahoma Christian University | Southern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
OC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 980/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
OC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $274 |
Diversity |
OC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OC | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 77% | ||
Campus |
OC | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 2,537 students)
OC vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or Southern Adventist University?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at OC than Southern Adventist University ($24,550.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Southern Adventist University ($20,237 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 0.6% lower than costs at Southern Adventist University ($8,280 vs. $8,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Oklahoma Christian University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 25.7% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($17,601 vs. $14,000)
OC vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or OC .
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
OC vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and OC.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $2,800 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,500)
- OC graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($244 vs. $274)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/