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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| MidAmerica Nazarene University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,539 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,120 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,120 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,760 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,992 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,692 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,085 | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1118 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $210 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 1,539 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or UCO-Central?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 382.2% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($35,120.00 vs. $7,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.3% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than University of Central Oklahoma ($35,120.00 vs. $18,171.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($18,893 vs. $29,992)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 21.1% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($8,886 vs. $10,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than University of Central Oklahoma (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 275.5% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($23,692 vs. $6,309)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 5 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming MidAmerica Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (73.5%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene University 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $2,800 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,600)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,643 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,393)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($193 vs. $210)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University 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/