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George Fox University Pacific Harding University OSU UO Abilene Christian University ORU Portland State University Oklahoma City University OBU Saint Martin's University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Oklahoma Christian University | Linfield University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | Linfield | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,743 | 1,726 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $48,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $48,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,680 | $14,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,810 | $31,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,308 | $32,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,367 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 1,327 | 1,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
OC | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
OC | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 13% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OC | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
OC | Linfield | ||
| 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 Linfield based on total student enrollment (2,743 students vs. 1,726 students)
OC vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 98.3% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($48,680.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at Linfield than Oklahoma Christian University ($48,680.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Linfield ($21,810 vs. $31,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 62% lower than costs at Linfield University ($8,680 vs. $14,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 99.9% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($32,598 vs. $16,308)
OC vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 57 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming OC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Linfield (87.9%)
OC vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or Linfield? 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 Linfield and OC.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $14,600 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $1,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,000)
- OC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/