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Overview |
Southeastern | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,861 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,007 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,447 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
Southeastern | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,485 | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.4% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeastern | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $210 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | 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
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than UCO-Central based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 12,148 students)
Southeastern vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($7,284.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Southeastern than University of Central Oklahoma ($18,255.00 vs. $18,171.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than UCO-Central ($12,007 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 15.2% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($8,886 vs. $10,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than University of Central Oklahoma (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 65.6% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($10,447 vs. $6,309)
Southeastern vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 20 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming Southeastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than UCO-Central (81.8%)
Southeastern vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (36% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $3,500 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,100)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $879 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($20,393 vs. $21,272)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($210 vs. $219)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/