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Harding University Franciscan Nova FGCU Abilene Christian University UT BAC ORU Florida Southern Oklahoma City University OBU Flagler| Oklahoma Christian University | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | AMU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
OC | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $231 |
Diversity |
OC | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
OC | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 66% | ||
Campus |
OC | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,310 students)
OC vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at AMU than Oklahoma Christian University ($25,168.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than AMU ($20,237 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 61.9% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($8,280 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($21,341 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 20 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at AMU (3.6)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than AMU (44.2%)
OC vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or AMU? 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 AMU and OC.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than Ave Maria University (45% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $1,224 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($22,428 vs. $23,652)
- AMU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($231 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/