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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU Southern New Hampshire University USAO SNU Langston University Staten Island WSU MACU| SUNY Empire State College | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY Empire State College | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,407 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esc.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Empire State College | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,704 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,343 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 78% |
Admission |
SUNY Empire State College | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 53.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 | |||
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Academics |
SUNY Empire State College | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Empire State College | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $210 |
Diversity |
SUNY Empire State College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Empire State College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Empire State College | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than SUNY Empire State College based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 9,407 students)
SUNY Empire State College vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Empire State College or UCO-Central?
- SUNY Empire State College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at UCO-Central than SUNY Empire State College ($17,913.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than UCO-Central ($9,704 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 34.4% lower than costs at SUNY Empire State College ($8,628 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Empire State College than University of Central Oklahoma (80% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Empire State College students is 45.5% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($9,343 vs. $6,422)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Empire State College or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or SUNY Empire State College .
SUNY Empire State College vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Empire State 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 SUNY Empire State College.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than SUNY Empire State College (36% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from SUNY Empire State College earn on average $1,400 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,600)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $2,857 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Empire State College graduates. ($20,393 vs. $23,250)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Empire State College graduates. ($210 vs. $240)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/