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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 | 132 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| 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) | $17,014 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,976 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,622 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
MCC | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 98 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 47 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48%Open | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 72.3%Open | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
MCC | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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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 | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| 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 (12,250 students vs. 132 students)
MCC vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or UCO-Central?
- Manhattan Christian College is 142.2% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($17,014.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at UCO-Central than Manhattan Christian College ($17,913.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than MCC ($18,055 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 4% lower than costs at Manhattan Christian College ($8,628 vs. $8,976)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan Christian College students is 49.8% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($9,622 vs. $6,422)
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)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than MCC (48%)
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/