Oklahoma Wesleyan University vs Mid-America Christian University (MACU)

Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Mid-America Christian University, both esteemed private Christian universities in Oklahoma, offer distinct educational experiences. Oklahoma Wesleyan boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. Mid-America Christian, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. While both universities offer a range of undergraduate programs, Oklahoma Wesleyan excels in the fields of Business, Education, and Health Professions, while Mid-America Christian is known for its strong programs in Bible and Ministry, as well as Nursing. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences in student demographics, tuition costs, and more, and make an informed decision about which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Mid-America Christian University	Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Overview
Location	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Campus setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
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%	56.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Pentecostal	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	53.9%
Application fees		$50
SAT range	N/A	880 - 1130
ACT range	N/A	16 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		35.0%
Students submitting ACT score		69.0%
Total number of applicants		894
Total number of admissions given out		482
Admitted students who chose to enroll		201
Yield rate		41.7%
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	$42,996
Average net price	$16,853	$25,436
Tuition	$17,568	$27,998
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,456 Meal plan: $4,056	Room/dormitory: $4,470 Meal plan: $4,188
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $11,616	98.0% Average amount $15,999
Students receiving federal student loan	68.0% Average amount $7,034	73.0% Average amount $5,199
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $6,000	6.0% Average amount $13,159

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,662 Men 36.6% Women 63.4%	782 Men 51.7% Women 48.3%
Graduate students	575 Men 27.7% Women 72.3%	120 Men 28.3% Women 71.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	17.6%	N/A
International students	4.4%	7.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	246	509
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	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Psychology Theology Education Liberal Arts	Business Health Professions Education Theology Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	36.2%	32.8%
Dropout rate	59.2%	31.8%
Transferred out	4.0%	35.5%
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	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,630 Year 2: $66,077 Year 3: $67,121 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,106 Year 2: $65,557 Year 3: $66,262 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,468 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $31,260 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,789 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,122 Year 2: $87,532 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,844 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,690 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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