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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| Manhattan Christian College | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCC | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 145 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccks.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,524 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,524 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,244 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,523 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,878 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
MCC | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56 | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | 56 | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9%Open | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 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 | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MCC | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $210 |
Diversity |
MCC | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MCC | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MCC | 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 MCC based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 145 students)
MCC vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or UCO-Central?
- Manhattan Christian College is 140.6% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($17,524.00 vs. $7,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at UCO-Central than Manhattan Christian College ($18,171.00 vs. $17,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than MCC ($18,893 vs. $23,523)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 4% lower than costs at Manhattan Christian College ($8,886 vs. $9,244)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan Christian College students is 56.6% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($9,878 vs. $6,309)
MCC vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or MCC .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan Christian College (1025) is 15 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming MCC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MCC (3.24)
- MCC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UCO-Central (81.8%)
MCC vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC 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 MCC.
- The graduation rate at MCC is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $7,900 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,700)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/