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University of Lynchburg Harding University Longwood University EMU JMU RU VWC Abilene Christian University CNU ORU Randolph-Macon OBU| Oklahoma Christian University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | BC | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OC | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC | BC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
OC | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 24% | ||
Campus |
OC | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,421 students)
OC vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 58% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at BC than Oklahoma Christian University ($38,800.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than OC ($19,332 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 67% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($8,280 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 94% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($34,142 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 84 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at BC (3.61)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than BC (90.4%)
OC vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or BC? 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 BC and OC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $1,300 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/