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UT Dallas Baylor UNT St. Edward's University- St. Edward's TCU Abilene Christian University OBU UT Arlington Texas A&M Harding University Texas Tech ORU| Oklahoma Christian University | Dallas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | DBU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
OC | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $224 |
Diversity |
OC | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OC | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
OC | DBU | ||
| 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
- Dallas Baptist University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (4,348 students vs. 2,537 students)
OC vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or DBU?
- Dallas Baptist University is 37.7% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at DBU than Oklahoma Christian University ($33,810.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than DBU ($20,237 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 12.9% lower than costs at Dallas Baptist University ($8,280 vs. $9,351)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Dallas Baptist University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($18,797 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 63 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming OC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at DBU (3.46)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than DBU (91.4%)
OC vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or DBU? 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 DBU and OC.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $5,900 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,800)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $1,902 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($21,750 vs. $23,652)
- DBU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($224 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/