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Harding University CUW UWM CMA Alverno College Abilene Christian University Mount Mary College ORU Lake Forest College Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Oklahoma Christian University | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | Stritch | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,743 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #1049 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,680 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,810 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,308 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
OC | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,367 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,327 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
OC | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OC | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
OC | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (2,743 students vs. 1,332 students)
OC vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Stritch than Oklahoma Christian University ($34,744.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 2.5% lower than costs at Cardinal Stritch University ($8,680 vs. $8,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Cardinal Stritch University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is ?% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($16,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, OC or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 90 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming OC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Stritch (3.18)
OC vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or Stritch? 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 Stritch and OC.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $10,700 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/