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F&M Harding University Abilene Christian University Dickinson College Temple ORU Mercyhurst College Oklahoma City University OBU Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Oklahoma Christian University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | W&J | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OC | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 28% | ||
Campus |
OC | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,151 students)
OC vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 102.1% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at W&J than Oklahoma Christian University ($49,612.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than W&J ($20,237 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 63.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($8,280 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 121.4% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($38,963 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or OC .
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at W&J (3.54)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than W&J (88.1%)
OC vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or W&J? 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 W&J and OC.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $15,100 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/