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Evangel University Harding University DBU Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU UMHB Abilene Christian University UNT ASU University of Missouri-Kansas City Baylor| Oklahoma Christian University | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | ORU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
OC | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $302 |
Diversity |
OC | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
OC | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 16% | ||
Campus |
OC | ORU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 2,537 students)
OC vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at ORU than Oklahoma Christian University ($31,250.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than ORU ($20,237 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 9.3% lower than costs at Oral Roberts University ($8,280 vs. $9,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University as Oral Roberts University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 34.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($23,675 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 109 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming OC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at ORU (3.5)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than ORU (78.4%)
OC vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or ORU? 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 ORU and OC.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $1,600 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,200)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $5,592 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($23,652 vs. $29,244)
- OC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($244 vs. $302)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/