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Harding University Abilene Christian University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD Cottey College LeTourneau University| Stephens College | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stephens College | OC | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Stephens College | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stephens College | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | OC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Stephens College | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or OC?
- Stephens College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Stephens College than Oklahoma Christian University ($24,586.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Stephens College ($20,237 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 38.7% lower than costs at Stephens College ($8,280 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than Oklahoma Christian University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Stephens College ($17,601 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 82 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming OC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $37,400)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/