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Harding University Abilene Christian University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU UVA Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD Roanoke College LeTourneau University| Oklahoma Christian University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | SVU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
OC | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $244 |
Diversity |
OC | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OC | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 73% | ||
Campus |
OC | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,053 students)
OC vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or SVU?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at OC than Southern Virginia University ($24,550.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than SVU ($20,237 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 10.5% lower than costs at Southern Virginia University ($8,280 vs. $9,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Oklahoma Christian University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 115% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($17,601 vs. $8,188)
OC vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 77 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming OC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than OC (96%)
OC vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or SVU? 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 SVU and OC.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than Southern Virginia University (45% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $1,200 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,600)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($23,652 vs. $23,654)
- Southern Virginia University and OC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($244 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/