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KU OSU-Oklahoma City ESU SWOSU Johnson County Community College Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU ISU UNOMAHA USAO University of Missouri-Columbia| Kansas State University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 78% |
Admission |
K-State | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
K-State | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $210 |
Diversity |
K-State | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
K-State | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 5% | ||
Campus |
K-State | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than UCO-Central based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 12,250 students)
K-State vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or UCO-Central?
- Kansas State University is 35.1% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at K-State than University of Central Oklahoma ($25,560.00 vs. $17,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than K-State ($18,055 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 17.1% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($8,628 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than University of Central Oklahoma (89% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 32.9% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,537 vs. $6,422)
K-State vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UCO-Central (3.5)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
K-State vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (56% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $44,600)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $2,107 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($20,393 vs. $22,500)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($210 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/