OC vs. Austin College

Comparable Facts

Compare Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, OK with Austin College in Sherman, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Oklahoma Christian University is larger than Austin College based on total student enrollment (2,851 students vs. 1,217 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Oklahoma Christian University is located in Edmond, OK (Large City setting); Austin College is in Sherman, TX (Small City setting).
• Oklahoma Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Austin College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Oklahoma Christian University 19:1; Austin College 11:1.

OC vs. Austin College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OC or Austin College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Austin College ($22,391 vs. $23,462).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 34.6% lower than at Austin College ($9,120 vs. $13,951).
• Austin College is 79.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than OC (about $21,500 more per year; $48,680.00 vs. $27,180.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 79.1% higher at Austin College than at Oklahoma Christian University (about $21,500 more per year; $48,680.00 vs. $27,180.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Austin College than at Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 126.8% larger than aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students ($37,742 vs. $16,641).

OC vs. Austin College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, OC or Austin College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Austin College and OC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Austin College (1210) is 70 points higher than at OC (1140).
• Incoming Austin College students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (26 vs. 22 at OC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Oklahoma Christian University 1010/1270; Austin College 1100/1310.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Oklahoma Christian University 19/26; Austin College 23/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OC - Test optional; Austin College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Austin College Jul 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Austin College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at OC (3.62).
• OC has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Austin College (47.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 36.1% at OC vs. 14.2% at Austin College.

OC vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OC and Austin College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Austin College's six-year graduation rate (75%) is higher than Oklahoma Christian University's (45%).
• Graduates from Austin College earn a median of about $12,800 more per year than OC graduates about ten years after starting college ($54,600 vs. $41,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Oklahoma Christian University graduates have a $2,348 lower median loan debt than Austin College graduates ($23,652 vs. $26,000).
• Among borrowers, OC graduates have an estimated $24 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Austin College graduates ($244 vs. $268).
• More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.