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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| Armstrong State University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 82% |
Admission |
AASU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 46.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
AASU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $210 |
Diversity |
AASU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
AASU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
AASU | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 7,041 students)
AASU vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 83.7% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($7,284.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at UCO-Central than Armstrong State University ($18,171.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than UCO-Central ($12,404 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 14.5% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($8,886 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Armstrong State University than University of Central Oklahoma (84% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Armstrong State University students is 10.3% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($6,960 vs. $6,309)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or AASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 13 points higher than at AASU (997)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AASU (21)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at AASU (3.24)
AASU vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Armstrong State University (36% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $2,200 more per year than AASU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,400)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $857 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($20,393 vs. $21,250)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($210 vs. $219)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/