Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
University of Missouri-Kansas City UNT Missouri State University-Springfield UT Arlington Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Texas Tech U of A Arkansas UH ESU Northwest CU Denver| Wichita State University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WSU | OC | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | oc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WSU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $24,550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
WSU | OC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
WSU | OC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WSU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $244 |
Diversity |
WSU | OC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | OC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 39% | ||
Campus |
WSU | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 2,537 students)
WSU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or OC?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 258.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at OC than Wichita State University ($24,550.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than OC ($13,553 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 52.3% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($8,280 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Wichita State University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 147.6% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($17,601 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 29 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at WSU (3.48)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than WSU (94.9%)
WSU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than Wichita State University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $41,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $3,152 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,652)
- WSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($211 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/