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Overview |
OC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
OC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $268 |
Diversity |
OC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 18% | ||
Campus |
OC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 2,537 students)
OC vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 99.3% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.3% higher at University of St Thomas than Oklahoma Christian University ($48,930.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than University of St Thomas ($20,237 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 52% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($8,280 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than University of St Thomas (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 83.4% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($32,284 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or OC .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 84 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
OC vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and OC.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $20,200 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,348 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,000)
- OC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/