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GVSU Harding University Abilene Christian University ORU Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Oklahoma City University OBU Kalamazoo College Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD| Aquinas College | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AQ | OC | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 2,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $8,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $21,810 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $16,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
AQ | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 1,327 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 |
AQ | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $244 |
Diversity |
AQ | OC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AQ | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
AQ | 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 AQ based on total student enrollment (2,743 students vs. 1,295 students)
AQ vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or OC?
- Aquinas College is 53.6% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at AQ than Oklahoma Christian University ($37,720.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than OC ($19,890 vs. $21,810)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 26.7% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($8,680 vs. $10,994)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 78.1% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($29,042 vs. $16,308)
AQ vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 28 points higher than at AQ (1090)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at AQ (3.52)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than AQ (71.1%)
AQ vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $1,800 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,000)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,348 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,000)
- OC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ 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/