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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas Harding University UMHB Abilene Christian University UIW HSU Texas State ORU Howard Payne University Oklahoma City University OBU| Oklahoma Christian University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | TLU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,743 | 1,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $34,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $34,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,680 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,810 | $23,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,308 | $23,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,367 | 1,554 | ||
| Admitted | 1,327 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OC | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
OC | TLU | ||
| 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 TLU based on total student enrollment (2,743 students vs. 1,361 students)
OC vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 39.7% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($34,300.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at TLU than Oklahoma Christian University ($34,300.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than TLU ($21,810 vs. $23,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 36.9% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($8,680 vs. $11,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 44.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($23,620 vs. $16,308)
OC vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 112 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming OC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than TLU (94.8%)
OC vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or TLU? 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 TLU and OC.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $7,800 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/