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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton UTSA UNM| Oklahoma Christian University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
OC | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $232 |
Diversity |
OC | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OC | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 9% | ||
Campus |
OC | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 2,537 students)
OC vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or Texas Tech?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 174.8% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at OC than Texas Tech University ($24,550.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than OC ($17,896 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 26.3% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($8,280 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Texas Tech University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 88.1% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($17,601 vs. $9,359)
OC vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or OC .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 16 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming OC students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
OC vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or Texas Tech? 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 Texas Tech and OC.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $16,700 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $41,800)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $1,152 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,652)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($232 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/