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Overview |
OC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
OC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 5% | ||
Campus |
OC | St. Mary's 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
- St. Mary's University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,537 students)
OC vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at St. Mary's University than Oklahoma Christian University ($34,154.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than St. Mary's University ($20,237 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 38.3% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($8,280 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Oklahoma Christian University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 44.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($25,439 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 80 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming OC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at St. Mary's University (3.61)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
OC vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and OC.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $8,200 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/