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Penn State Harding University UHart CCSU Monmouth University Delaware Valley University Quinnipiac Abilene Christian University University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ORU UConn ECSU| University of Saint Joseph | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | OC | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
USJ | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
USJ | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
USJ | OC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
USJ | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 39% | ||
Campus |
USJ | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or OC?
- University of Saint Joseph is 71.3% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at USJ than Oklahoma Christian University ($42,050.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than USJ ($20,237 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 59.9% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($8,280 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 60.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($28,311 vs. $17,601)
USJ vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 186 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming OC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at USJ (3.46)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or OC? 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 OC and USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $9,400 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/