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Harding University IWU Abilene Christian University ORU Malone University Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD Liberty University LeTourneau University| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MVNU | OC | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,845 | 2,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,274 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,274 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,996 | $8,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,293 | $21,810 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,684 | $16,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
MVNU | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,134 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 956 | 1,327 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 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 |
MVNU | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $244 |
Diversity |
MVNU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MVNU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than MVNU based on total student enrollment (2,743 students vs. 1,845 students)
MVNU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or OC?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 43.7% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($35,274.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at MVNU than Oklahoma Christian University ($35,274.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than MVNU ($21,810 vs. $23,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 15.2% lower than costs at Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($8,680 vs. $9,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Oklahoma Christian University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 57.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($25,684 vs. $16,308)
MVNU vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 71 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming OC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at MVNU (3.55)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than MVNU (84.3%)
MVNU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU 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 MVNU.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $4,300 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,884 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,536)
- OC graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($244 vs. $274)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MVNU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/