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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Harding University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU| Indiana Wesleyan University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | OC | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $244 |
Diversity |
IWU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 39% | ||
Campus |
IWU | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,537 students)
IWU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or OC?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at IWU than Oklahoma Christian University ($29,684.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than IWU ($20,237 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 21.4% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($8,280 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 14.7% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($20,194 vs. $17,601)
IWU vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 32 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at IWU (3.61)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $12,500 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $452 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,652 vs. $24,104)
- OC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($244 vs. $249)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/