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Harding University Abilene Christian University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD Penn State Erie-Behrend College LeTourneau University| Oklahoma Christian University | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | LRC | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,743 | 2,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $31,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $31,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,680 | $13,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,810 | $24,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,308 | $21,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
OC | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,367 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 1,327 | 1,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 1055/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
OC | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $268 |
Diversity |
OC | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
OC | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
OC | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (2,743 students vs. 2,618 students)
OC vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or LRC?
- La Roche College is 30.2% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($31,960.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at LRC than Oklahoma Christian University ($31,960.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than LRC ($21,810 vs. $24,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 52.9% lower than costs at La Roche College ($8,680 vs. $13,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than La Roche College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 29.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($21,167 vs. $16,308)
OC vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 179 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming OC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at LRC (3.2)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than LRC (77.6%)
OC vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or LRC? 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 LRC and OC.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $2,500 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,348 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,000)
- OC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/