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OSU-Oklahoma City AAMU SWOSU Albany State University TROY Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Tennessee State University NSU Tuskegee University AUM OU Jacksonville State University| Alabama State University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 78% |
Admission |
Alabama State | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $210 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or UCO-Central?
- Alabama State University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at UCO-Central than Alabama State University ($17,913.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than UCO-Central ($13,176 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 42.6% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($6,050 vs. $8,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than University of Central Oklahoma (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 56.2% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($10,029 vs. $6,422)
Alabama State vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 166 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
Alabama State vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Alabama State University (36% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $15,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $29,500)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $11,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($20,393 vs. $32,091)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($210 vs. $331)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/