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Edmond, OK · Tulsa, OK
| Oklahoma Christian University | University of Tulsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,872/yr | $15,000/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,818/yr | $5,578/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,908/yr | $8,616/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,849/yr | $10,871/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,184/yr | $18,579/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,472/yr | $25,473/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,120/yr | $12,108/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,120/yr | $12,108/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $0/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,980/yr | $8,010/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $39,106/yr | $64,459/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $27,180/yr | $50,061/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $27,180/yr | $50,061/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 45% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 97% | 62% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1010–1270 | 1223–1530 |
| SAT average | 1122 | 1389 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–26 | 25–34 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–27 · Math 17–26 | English 25–35 · Math 25–34 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,367 | 6,631 |
| Students accepted | 1,327 | 3,845 |
| Students who enrolled | 323 | 594 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 24% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 25% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 65% | 54% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 56% | 72% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 92% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,203/yr | $61,408/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $31,362–$73,028 | $36,467–$100,122 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 58% | 72% |
| White students graduating | 60% | 74% |
| Black students graduating | 47% | 72% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 37% | 74% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $43,281/yr | $54,779/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 77% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 60% |
| Pell students who graduate | 44% | 64% |
| First-gen students who finish | 41% | 59% |
| Low-income students who finish | 43% | 57% |
| Students who transfer out | 15% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,426/yr | $55,527/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 27% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Engineering 15% · Computer & Information Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 27% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 20% of degrees | Engineering — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Human Resources Management and Services — $69,463/yr | Computer Science — $98,860/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 19% | 40% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,885 | 2,813 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 753 | 1,062 |
| Average professor pay | $6,798/mo | $12,082/mo |
| Full-time professors | 20% | 71% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $74,627 | $56,709 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Edmond, OK | Tulsa, OK |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1950 | 1894 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 4.6% |
| Men | 44% | 48% |
| Women | 56% | 52% |
| White students | 61% | 50% |
| Black students | 13% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 13% |
| Asian students | 2.1% | 8% |
| Two or more races | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| Other / not reported | 3.8% | 8.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 18% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 8.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 22% | 5.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,440/yr | $18,075/yr |
| Endowment | $50.5M | $1.3B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,709 | 2,430 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,400/yr | $6,242/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,280/yr | $4,950/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 408 | 455 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.7M | $18.1M |
| Athletics budget | $9.3M | $59.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $10.3M | $59.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $13,541 | $862,045 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.