OC vs. John Paul the Great Catholic University

Comparable Facts

Compare Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, OK with John Paul the Great Catholic University in Escondido, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Oklahoma Christian University is larger than John Paul the Great Catholic University based on total student enrollment (2,851 students vs. 286 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Oklahoma Christian University is located in Edmond, OK (Large City setting); John Paul the Great Catholic University is in Escondido, CA (Large City setting).
• Oklahoma Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. John Paul the Great Catholic University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Oklahoma Christian University 19:1; John Paul the Great Catholic University 15:1.

OC vs. John Paul the Great Catholic University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OC or John Paul the Great Catholic University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than John Paul the Great Catholic University ($22,391 vs. $35,175).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 7.6% lower than at John Paul the Great Catholic University ($9,120 vs. $9,868).
• John Paul the Great Catholic University is 11.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than OC (about $3,085 more per year; $30,265.00 vs. $27,180.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 11.4% higher at John Paul the Great Catholic University than at Oklahoma Christian University (about $3,085 more per year; $30,265.00 vs. $27,180.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at John Paul the Great Catholic University than at Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by John Paul the Great Catholic University students is 2% larger than aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students ($16,982 vs. $16,641).

OC vs. John Paul the Great Catholic University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, OC or John Paul the Great Catholic University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between John Paul the Great Catholic University and OC.

• John Paul the Great Catholic University reports an open admissions policy.
• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Oklahoma Christian University (1140) is 20 points higher than at John Paul the Great Catholic University (1120).
• Incoming John Paul the Great Catholic University students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 22 at OC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Oklahoma Christian University 1010/1270; John Paul the Great Catholic University 975/1270.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Oklahoma Christian University 19/26; John Paul the Great Catholic University 21/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OC - Test optional; John Paul the Great Catholic University - Open admission.
• Enrolled freshman OC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at John Paul the Great Catholic University (3.56).
• OC has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than John Paul the Great Catholic University (79.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 36.1% at OC vs. 43% at John Paul the Great Catholic University.

OC vs. John Paul the Great Catholic University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OC and John Paul the Great Catholic University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Oklahoma Christian University's six-year graduation rate is 45%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for John Paul the Great Catholic University.
• Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University have median earnings of about $41,800 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for John Paul the Great Catholic University.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Oklahoma Christian University graduates have a $2,098 lower median loan debt than John Paul the Great Catholic University graduates ($23,652 vs. $25,750).
• Among borrowers, OC graduates have an estimated $22 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than John Paul the Great Catholic University graduates ($244 vs. $266).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.