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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| Governors State University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
GSU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $210 |
Diversity |
GSU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
GSU | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or UCO-Central?
- Governors State University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at UCO-Central than Governors State University ($17,913.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than UCO-Central ($9,833 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 27.5% lower than costs at Governors State University ($8,628 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 86.7% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($11,987 vs. $6,422)
GSU vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or GSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 99 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UCO-Central (3.5)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $2,000 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $3,143 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($17,250 vs. $20,393)
- GSU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($178 vs. $210)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU 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/