UT vs. OC

Comparable Facts

Compare The University of Tampa in Tampa, FL with Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, OK on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Tampa is larger than OC based on total student enrollment (11,433 students vs. 2,851 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Tampa is located in Tampa, FL (Large City setting); Oklahoma Christian University is in Edmond, OK (Large City setting).
• The University of Tampa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Oklahoma Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Tampa 17:1; Oklahoma Christian University 19:1.

UT vs. OC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UT or OC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than UT ($22,391 vs. $35,679).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 37.6% lower than at The University of Tampa ($9,120 vs. $14,612).
• The University of Tampa is 26.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than OC (about $7,228 more per year; $34,408.00 vs. $27,180.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 26.6% higher at UT than at Oklahoma Christian University (about $7,228 more per year; $34,408.00 vs. $27,180.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than at The University of Tampa (99% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 4.4% larger than aid received by The University of Tampa students ($16,641 vs. $15,945).

UT vs. OC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UT or OC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between OC and UT.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at The University of Tampa (1160) is 20 points higher than at OC (1140).
• Incoming UT students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (25 vs. 22 at OC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Tampa 1070/1240; Oklahoma Christian University 1010/1270.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Tampa 23/28; Oklahoma Christian University 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UT - Test optional; OC - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at UT (3.5).
• OC has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than UT (40.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.6% at UT vs. 36.1% at OC.

UT vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UT and OC? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• The University of Tampa's six-year graduation rate (57%) is higher than Oklahoma Christian University's (45%).
• Graduates from The University of Tampa earn a median of about $10,000 more per year than OC graduates about ten years after starting college ($51,800 vs. $41,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Oklahoma Christian University graduates have a $1,905 lower median loan debt than UT graduates ($23,652 vs. $25,557).
• Among borrowers, OC graduates have an estimated $20 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UT graduates ($244 vs. $264).
• More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.