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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 | 4,337 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,872 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,872 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,833 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,315 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 82% |
Admission |
GSU | 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 | 4.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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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 | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 9% | ||
| 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 (12,148 students vs. 4,337 students)
GSU vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or UCO-Central?
- Governors State University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($7,872.00 vs. $7,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.8% higher at UCO-Central than Governors State University ($18,171.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than UCO-Central ($10,833 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 27.8% lower than costs at Governors State University ($8,886 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than University of Central Oklahoma (90% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 79.3% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($11,315 vs. $6,309)
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)
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/