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Harding University UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Abilene Christian University Fort Hays State University ORU KU SWOSU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus SCAD| Oklahoma Christian University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | USAO | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
OC | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 923/1138 | ||
| 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 2, 2023 |
Academics |
OC | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | N/A |
Diversity |
OC | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OC | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OC | USAO | ||
| 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 USAO based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 825 students)
OC vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or USAO?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 270.3% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at OC than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($24,550.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than OC ($8,390 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 18.3% lower than costs at Oklahoma Christian University ($7,000 vs. $8,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 44.3% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($17,601 vs. $12,201)
OC vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 119 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming OC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at USAO (3.43)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than USAO (56.3%)
OC vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or USAO? 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 USAO and OC.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $5,700 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $36,100)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/