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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| Tabor College | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tabor | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Tabor | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Tabor | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $210 |
Diversity |
Tabor | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Tabor | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Tabor based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 637 students)
Tabor vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or UCO-Central?
- Tabor College is 398.9% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at Tabor than University of Central Oklahoma ($35,050.00 vs. $17,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than Tabor ($18,055 vs. $21,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 7.8% lower than costs at Tabor College ($8,628 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 322.2% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($27,113 vs. $6,422)
Tabor vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Tabor .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 3 points higher than at Tabor (1007)
- Incoming Tabor students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Tabor (52.7%)
Tabor vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor 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 Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $300 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $44,600)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $2,607 lower median federal student loan debt than Tabor graduates. ($20,393 vs. $23,000)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Tabor graduates. ($210 vs. $237)
- More Tabor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/