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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,341 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,937 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,112 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 82% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,221 | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | 6,095 | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $210 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 7,341 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 46.3% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($7,284.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265% higher at UCO-Central than Southern University and A & M College ($18,171.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than Southern University and A & M College ($18,893 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 5.4% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($8,886 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than University of Central Oklahoma (86% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is 12.7% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($7,112 vs. $6,309)
Southern University and A & M College vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 99 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Southern University and A & M College (36% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $6,600 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,000)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $10,357 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($20,393 vs. $30,750)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($210 vs. $317)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/