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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| McPherson College | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McPherson College | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 788 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,072 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,072 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,322 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,490 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,929 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
McPherson College | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | 1,013 | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 936/1126 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
McPherson College | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $210 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McPherson College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 5% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 788 students)
McPherson College vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or UCO-Central?
- McPherson College is 367.8% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($34,072.00 vs. $7,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at McPherson College than University of Central Oklahoma ($34,072.00 vs. $18,171.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than McPherson College ($18,893 vs. $25,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 16.2% lower than costs at McPherson College ($8,886 vs. $10,322)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 263.4% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($22,929 vs. $6,309)
McPherson College vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 70 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- McPherson College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than UCO-Central (81.8%)
McPherson College vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $400 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,200)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $5,607 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($20,393 vs. $26,000)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($210 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/