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Harding University NSU Abilene Christian University ORU UCO-Central Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus SCAD LeTourneau University| Oklahoma Christian University | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | RSU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,743 | 3,206 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $4,676 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $12,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,680 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,810 | $13,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,308 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
OC | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,367 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,327 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
OC | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $166 |
Diversity |
OC | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 19% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OC | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OC | RSU | ||
| 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
- Rogers State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (3,206 students vs. 2,743 students)
OC vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or RSU?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 425% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $4,676.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97% higher at OC than Rogers State University ($24,550.00 vs. $12,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than OC ($13,953 vs. $21,810)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 23.5% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($8,680 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Rogers State University (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 130.7% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($16,308 vs. $7,070)
Which college is harder to get into, OC or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 288 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming OC students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at RSU (3.4)
OC vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or RSU? 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 RSU and OC.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than Rogers State University (45% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $4,500 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $7,502 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($16,150 vs. $23,652)
- RSU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($166 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/