OC vs. Oklahoma Baptist University

Comparable Facts

Compare Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, OK with Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Oklahoma Christian University is larger than Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (2,851 students vs. 1,569 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Oklahoma Christian University is located in Edmond, OK (Large City setting); Oklahoma Baptist University is in Shawnee, OK (Distant Town setting).
• Oklahoma Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Oklahoma Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Oklahoma Christian University 19:1; Oklahoma Baptist University 16:1.

OC vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OC or Oklahoma Baptist 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 Oklahoma Baptist University ($22,391 vs. $23,839).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 6% lower than at Oklahoma Baptist University ($9,120 vs. $9,700).
• Oklahoma Baptist University is 30.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than OC (about $8,390 more per year; $35,570.00 vs. $27,180.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 30.9% higher at Oklahoma Baptist University than at Oklahoma Christian University (about $8,390 more per year; $35,570.00 vs. $27,180.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University than at Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Baptist University students is 49.6% larger than aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students ($24,896 vs. $16,641).

OC vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, OC or Oklahoma Baptist 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 Oklahoma Baptist University and OC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Oklahoma Baptist University (1160) is 20 points higher than at OC (1140).
• Incoming OC students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 18 at Oklahoma Baptist University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Oklahoma Christian University 1010/1270; Oklahoma Baptist University 1070/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Oklahoma Christian University 19/26; Oklahoma Baptist University 17/19.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OC - Test optional; Oklahoma Baptist University - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at OC (3.62).
• OC has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (49.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 36.1% at OC vs. 20.7% at Oklahoma Baptist University.

OC vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OC and Oklahoma Baptist 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 Baptist University's six-year graduation rate (51%) is higher than Oklahoma Christian University's (45%).
• Graduates of Oklahoma Christian University and Oklahoma Baptist University have equivalent median earnings about ten years after starting college ($41,800 vs. $41,800), per the federal College Scorecard cohort (typically among students working and not enrolled).
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Oklahoma Christian University graduates have a $2,223 lower median loan debt than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates ($23,652 vs. $25,875).
• Among borrowers, OC graduates have an estimated $23 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates ($244 vs. $267).
• More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)

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.