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Harding University Grand View University ISU UIU Abilene Christian University UNI ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Simpson College UCO-Central| Wartburg College | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wartburg College | OC | ||
| Location | Waverly, IA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 2,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #577 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wartburg.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wartburg College | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,490 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,490 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,062 | $8,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,321 | $21,810 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,519 | $16,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Wartburg College | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,543 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 1,327 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 978/1235 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Wartburg College | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wartburg College | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Wartburg College | OC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Wartburg College | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Wartburg College | OC | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (2,743 students vs. 1,472 students)
Wartburg College vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wartburg College or OC?
- Wartburg College is 97.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($48,490.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.5% higher at Wartburg College than Oklahoma Christian University ($48,490.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Wartburg College ($21,810 vs. $23,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 27.4% lower than costs at Wartburg College ($8,680 vs. $11,062)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Wartburg College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 136.2% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($38,519 vs. $16,308)
Wartburg College vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wartburg College or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Wartburg College .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 13 points higher than at Wartburg College (1105)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wartburg College (24)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Wartburg College (3.48)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than OC (97.1%)
Wartburg College vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wartburg College 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 Wartburg College.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wartburg College earn on average $6,300 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/