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Overview |
Oklahoma City University | TCU | ||
| Location | Oklahoma City, OK | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,550 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #195 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okcu.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma City University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,094 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,094 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,235 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,918 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Oklahoma City University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,432 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 1,008 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1233 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Oklahoma City University | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma City University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,019 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $222 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma City University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Oklahoma City University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma City University | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Oklahoma City University based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 2,550 students)
Oklahoma City University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma City University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 91.8% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma City University for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.8% higher at TCU than Oklahoma City University ($53,890.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma City University than TCU ($25,235 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma City University are 50.2% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($9,486 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma City University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 34.1% larger than aid received Oklahoma City University ($28,048 vs. $20,918)
Oklahoma City University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma City University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Oklahoma City University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 94 points higher than at Oklahoma City University (1126)
- Incoming TCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Oklahoma City University (25)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma City University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Oklahoma City University has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than TCU (56.1%)
Oklahoma City University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma City University or TCU? 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 TCU and Oklahoma City University.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Oklahoma City University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Oklahoma City University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $47,900)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma City University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,019)
- TCU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma City University graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma City University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/