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Overview |
Hamline University | OC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hamline University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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 |
Hamline University | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $244 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Hamline University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | 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
- Hamline University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 2,537 students)
Hamline University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or OC?
- Hamline University is 85.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Hamline University than Oklahoma Christian University ($45,540.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Hamline University ($20,237 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 35.4% lower than costs at Hamline University ($8,280 vs. $11,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 87.6% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($33,013 vs. $17,601)
Hamline University vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 9 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming Hamline University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $13,300 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $598 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $24,250)
- OC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($244 vs. $250)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/