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Texas A&M Arkansas Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Dallas Alabama LSU University of Missouri-Columbia UT Austin Texas Tech Baylor UNT Auburn| Oklahoma Christian University | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | OU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,743 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,680 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,810 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,308 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
OC | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,367 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 1,327 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
OC | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $206 |
Diversity |
OC | OU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OC | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 48% | ||
Campus |
OC | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (29,145 students vs. 2,743 students)
OC vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or OU?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 384.2% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at OC than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($24,550.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than OC ($19,900 vs. $21,810)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 53.3% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($8,680 vs. $13,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Oklahoma Christian University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 50.6% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($16,308 vs. $10,830)
OC vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or OC .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 86 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming OU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than OU (76.5%)
OC vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or OU? 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 OU and OC.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $17,500 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $41,800)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $3,652 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,652)
- OU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($206 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/