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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU RSU| Southern Nazarene University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SNU | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snu.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNU | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,900 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,098 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,948 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
SNU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 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 | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SNU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNU | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $210 |
Diversity |
SNU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SNU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SNU | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 1,507 students)
SNU vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNU or UCO-Central?
- Southern Nazarene University is 284.3% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at SNU than University of Central Oklahoma ($27,000.00 vs. $17,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than SNU ($18,055 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 9.2% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($7,900 vs. $8,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than University of Central Oklahoma (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 210.6% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($19,948 vs. $6,422)
Which college is harder to get into, SNU or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or SNU .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SNU (3.3)
SNU vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNU 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 SNU.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $8,200 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,643 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,393)
- SNU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($193 vs. $210)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/