Oklahoma City University vs. Abilene Christian University

Comparable Facts

Compare Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK with Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Abilene Christian University is larger than Oklahoma City University based on total student enrollment (5,219 students vs. 2,966 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Oklahoma City University is located in Oklahoma City, OK (Large City setting); Abilene Christian University is in Abilene, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Oklahoma City University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Abilene Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Oklahoma City University 11:1; Abilene Christian University 13:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma City University are 19.8% lower than at Abilene Christian University ($11,664 vs. $14,540).
• Out-of-state tuition is 24% higher at Abilene Christian University than at Oklahoma City University (about $8,552 more per year; $44,200 vs. $35,648).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Oklahoma City University as at Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 31.1% larger than aid received by Oklahoma City University students ($30,542 vs. $23,294).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 1 point higher at Abilene Christian University than at Oklahoma City University (25 vs. 24, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Oklahoma City University and Abilene Christian University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Abilene Christian University Feb 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Oklahoma City University average a 3.77 high school GPA, 0.12 higher than at Abilene Christian University (3.65).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 20.5% at Oklahoma City University vs. 12.1% at Abilene Christian University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Oklahoma City University graduates have a $3,306 lower median loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates ($22,019 vs. $25,325).
• Among borrowers, Oklahoma City University graduates have an estimated $34 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Abilene Christian University graduates ($227 vs. $261).
• More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma City University students, three years after graduation (69% vs. 69%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.