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McMurry University UMHB Harding University Abilene Christian University TLU ORU Howard Payne University HBU Lubbock Christian University Dallas Christian College Oklahoma City University OBU| Oklahoma Christian University | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | HSU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $268 |
Diversity |
OC | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OC | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OC | HSU | ||
| 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,765 students)
OC vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 25% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at HSU than Oklahoma Christian University ($30,694.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than HSU ($20,237 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 20.5% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($8,280 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($22,695 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 88 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming OC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at HSU (3.43)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than HSU (88.2%)
OC vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or HSU? 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 HSU and OC.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $4,800 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,337 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,989)
- OC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/