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Fayetteville State University Harding University Wingate University Abilene Christian University ORU Greensboro College Mount Olive College VWC BAC Oklahoma City University OBU Barton College| Methodist University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Methodist | OC | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,768 | 2,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,936 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,936 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,586 | $8,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,786 | $21,810 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,792 | $16,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Methodist | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,738 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,059 | 1,327 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1220 | 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 |
Methodist | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Methodist | OC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Methodist | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | 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 Methodist based on total student enrollment (2,743 students vs. 1,768 students)
Methodist vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or OC?
- Methodist University is 58.6% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($38,936.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Methodist than Oklahoma Christian University ($38,936.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Methodist ($21,810 vs. $25,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 56.5% lower than costs at Methodist University ($8,680 vs. $13,586)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 70.4% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($27,792 vs. $16,308)
Methodist vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 163 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming OC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Methodist (75.2%)
Methodist vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than Methodist University (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $1,900 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/