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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Western New Mexico University Langston University WSU MACU Texas Woman's University| Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ENMU | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,386 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #972 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
ENMU | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,446 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,683 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
ENMU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,085 | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.8% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2026 |
Academics |
ENMU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ENMU | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | $210 |
Diversity |
ENMU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ENMU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | 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 ENMU based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 5,386 students)
ENMU vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 73.7% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($7,284.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.3% higher at UCO-Central than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($18,171.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than UCO-Central ($6,683 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 5.2% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($8,446 vs. $8,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than University of Central Oklahoma (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students is 69% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($10,663 vs. $6,309)
ENMU vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or ENMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 63 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ENMU (3.23)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than ENMU (54.9%)
ENMU vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU 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 ENMU.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (36% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $10,800 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,126 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($14,267 vs. $20,393)
- ENMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($147 vs. $210)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ENMU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/