Oklahoma Christian vs Central Christian College of Kansas

Oklahoma Christian University and Central Christian College of Kansas, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Oklahoma Christian, located in Oklahoma City, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a larger student body, providing a more diverse and vibrant campus life. Central Christian, nestled in McPherson, Kansas, offers a more intimate learning environment with smaller class sizes and a strong focus on community engagement. While both institutions excel in various academic programs, Oklahoma Christian is known for its strong business and nursing programs, while Central Christian shines in its aviation and music programs. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique offerings, including graduation rates, tuition costs, and available financial aid, to help you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Central Christian College of Kansas	Oklahoma Christian University
Overview
Location	McPherson, Kansas	Edmond, Oklahoma
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Non Traditional	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	50.0%	80.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	39.3%	96.5%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	890 - 1120	1000 - 1220
ACT range	17 - 22	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	30.0%	24.0%
Students submitting ACT score	63.0%	67.0%
Total number of applicants	834	1,499
Total number of admissions given out	328	1,447
Admitted students who chose to enroll	139	415
Yield rate	42.4%	28.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$35,758	$38,645
Average net price	$15,009	$19,807
Tuition	$19,600	$24,550
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,500 Meal plan: $3,500	Room/dormitory: $4,400 Meal plan: $3,950
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $16,474	100.0% Average amount $17,019
Students receiving federal student loan	72.0% Average amount $5,548	49.0% Average amount $5,245
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $9,544	10.0% Average amount $12,581

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	554 Men 43.5% Women 56.5%	1,862 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%
Graduate students	16 Men 93.8% Women 6.2%	319 Men 57.7% Women 42.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	N/A
Out-of-state students	N/A	41.4%
International students	1.4%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	294	1,709
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Oklahoma Texas Kansas Colorado California

Academics
Popular study areas	Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Liberal Arts Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Business Engineering Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	21.5%	56.5%
Dropout rate	76.8%	28.7%
Transferred out	1.6%	13.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,338 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $53,234 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,462 Year 2: $38,669 Year 3: $47,688 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,941 Year 3: $23,480 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,328 Year 2: $21,234 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,813 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,820 Year 2: $68,219 Year 3: $74,487 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $69,992 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,287 Year 2: $59,124 Year 3: $69,112 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,096 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $55,283 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,094 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $51,025 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,132 Year 3: $42,818 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $39,221 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,078 Year 2: $35,213 Year 3: $38,725 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,927 Year 2: $33,459 Year 3: $38,274 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $35,859

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