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Overview |
Oklahoma City University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Oklahoma City, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,550 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #195 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okcu.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma City University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,094 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,094 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,235 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,918 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oklahoma City University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,432 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 1,008 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1233 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oklahoma City University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma City University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,019 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $261 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma City University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Oklahoma City University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma City University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| 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
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Oklahoma City University based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 2,550 students)
Oklahoma City University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma City University or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma City University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Abilene Christian University than Oklahoma City University ($40,300.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma City University than Abilene Christian University ($25,235 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma City University are 21.2% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($9,486 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma City University as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 25.6% larger than aid received Oklahoma City University ($26,280 vs. $20,918)
Oklahoma City University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma City University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Oklahoma City University .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma City University (1126) is 34 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Oklahoma City University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma City University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Oklahoma City University has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Oklahoma City University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma City University or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Oklahoma City University.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma City University is the same as at Abilene Christian University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma City University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,000)
- Oklahoma City University students graduate with a $3,306 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($22,019 vs. $25,325)
- Oklahoma City University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($227 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma City University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/