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Overview |
OC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,743 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,680 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,810 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,308 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
OC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,367 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,327 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
OC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $211 |
Diversity |
OC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
OC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 2,743 students)
OC vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or West Texas A & M University?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 285.3% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197% higher at OC than West Texas A & M University ($24,550.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than OC ($17,182 vs. $21,810)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 8.9% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($8,680 vs. $9,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than West Texas A & M University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 121% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($16,308 vs. $7,378)
OC vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 147 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming OC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than OC (97.1%)
OC vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and OC.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than West Texas A & M University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $2,300 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,800)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $3,152 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,652)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($211 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/