Oklahoma Christian vs Mid-America Christian University (MACU)

Oklahoma Christian University (OC) and Mid-America Christian University (MACU) are two private Christian universities located in Oklahoma, each offering a unique educational experience. OC, affiliated with the Churches of Christ, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to MACU's selective admissions (58%). Both universities offer a range of undergraduate programs, with OC excelling in fields like business, education, and nursing, while MACU specializes in Bible and ministry studies. OC's student body is more diverse, with a higher percentage of international students, while MACU's student population is predominantly White. OC also has a slightly higher graduation rate (58%) than MACU (55%). To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table below, highlighting key differences between these two institutions. Explore the table to find the university that best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Mid-America Christian University	Oklahoma Christian University
Overview
Location	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	Edmond, Oklahoma
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	64.0%	80.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Pentecostal	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	96.5%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	1000 - 1220
ACT range	N/A	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		24.0%
Students submitting ACT score		67.0%
Total number of applicants		1,499
Total number of admissions given out		1,447
Admitted students who chose to enroll		415
Yield rate		28.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	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	$30,582	$38,645
Average net price	$16,853	$19,807
Tuition	$17,568	$24,550
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,456 Meal plan: $4,056	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)	98.0% Average amount $11,616	100.0% Average amount $17,019
Students receiving federal student loan	68.0% Average amount $7,034	49.0% Average amount $5,245
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $6,000	10.0% Average amount $12,581

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,662 Men 36.6% Women 63.4%	1,862 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%
Graduate students	575 Men 27.7% Women 72.3%	319 Men 57.7% Women 42.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	N/A
Out-of-state students	17.6%	41.4%
International students	4.4%	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	246	1,709
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Oklahoma Texas California Florida New York	Oklahoma Texas Kansas Colorado California

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Psychology Theology Education Liberal Arts	Business Engineering Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	36.2%	56.5%
Dropout rate	59.2%	28.7%
Transferred out	4.0%	13.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,995 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $58,350 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,740 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $53,865 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,869 Year 2: $43,519 Year 3: $50,165 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $49,465 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,163 Year 2: $46,321 Year 3: $45,689 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $36,794 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,344 Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: $35,226 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $29,730 Theology and Religious Vocations, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,772 Year 2: $36,310 Year 3: $26,701 Behavioral Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,168 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $22,548	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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