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OSU-Oklahoma City Alaska Pacific University SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT| University of Alaska Anchorage | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAA | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 78% |
Admission |
UAA | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAA | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $210 |
Diversity |
UAA | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UAA | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UAA | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than UAA based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 10,464 students)
UAA vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 13.5% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at UAA than University of Central Oklahoma ($19,776.00 vs. $17,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Anchorage than UCO-Central ($15,609 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 46.8% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($8,628 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than University of Central Oklahoma (90% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is 39% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,929 vs. $6,422)
UAA vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or UAA .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UAA (3.39)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than UAA (65.3%)
UAA vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (36% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $4,300 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,600)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $1,689 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($18,704 vs. $20,393)
- UAA graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($193 vs. $210)
- More UAA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/