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Harding University UCO-Central Abilene Christian University MACU ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus SCAD LeTourneau University| Southern Nazarene University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SNU | OC | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 2,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snu.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,560 | $8,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $21,810 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,007 | $16,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SNU | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,327 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SNU | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $244 |
Diversity |
SNU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SNU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 38% | ||
Campus |
SNU | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (2,743 students vs. 2,165 students)
SNU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNU or OC?
- Southern Nazarene University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at SNU than Oklahoma Christian University ($28,000.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than OC ($19,825 vs. $21,810)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 10.1% lower than costs at Southern Nazarene University ($8,680 vs. $9,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($22,007 vs. $16,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SNU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or SNU .
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at SNU (3.3)
SNU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNU or OC? 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 OC and SNU.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than Southern Nazarene University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $11,000 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $41,800)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $4,902 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,652)
- SNU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($193 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/