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GCU ASU U of A OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Colorado State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus USAO CU Boulder| Northern Arizona University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,186 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,352 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,600 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,544 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,377 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 82% |
Admission |
NAU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,805 | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | 34,383 | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NAU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $210 |
Diversity |
NAU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NAU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NAU | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than UCO-Central based on total student enrollment (28,186 students vs. 12,148 students)
NAU vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or UCO-Central?
- Northern Arizona University is 55.8% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($11,352.00 vs. $7,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at NAU than University of Central Oklahoma ($27,600.00 vs. $18,171.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Arizona University than UCO-Central ($16,544 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 32% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($8,886 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than University of Central Oklahoma (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 96.2% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($12,377 vs. $6,309)
NAU vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UCO-Central (3.5)
- NAU has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than UCO-Central (81.8%)
NAU vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU 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 NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $700 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,900)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $393 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,393)
- NAU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($206 vs. $210)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/