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Harding University Marquette University Abilene Christian University BLC Carthage ORU Oklahoma City University OBU MLC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Carroll University UCO-Central| Oklahoma Christian University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | WLC | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 22.3% | ||
| 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 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
OC | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OC | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 33% | ||
Campus |
OC | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,086 students)
OC vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 35.3% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at WLC than Oklahoma Christian University ($33,210.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than WLC ($20,237 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 37.4% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($8,280 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 31.4% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($23,128 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 17 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at WLC (3.54)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than WLC (93.8%)
OC vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC or WLC? 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 WLC and OC.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $1,200 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $1,348 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,000)
- OC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/