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CCSU OSU-Oklahoma City ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SWOSU SHU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU University of Bridgeport| Southern Connecticut State University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 78% |
Admission |
SCSU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $210 |
Diversity |
SCSU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 8.6% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at SCSU than University of Central Oklahoma ($19,358.00 vs. $17,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than SCSU ($18,055 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 63.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($8,628 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than University of Central Oklahoma (81% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 13.8% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($7,308 vs. $6,422)
SCSU vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 92 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
SCSU vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,600)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $2,857 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($20,393 vs. $23,250)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($210 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/