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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU ATU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
UAFS | 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 | 3.39 | 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 | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $210 |
Diversity |
UAFS | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAFS | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | 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 UAFS based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 71.2% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at UCO-Central than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($17,913.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than UCO-Central ($10,705 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,628 vs. $9,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 29% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,283 vs. $6,422)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UAFS (3.39)
UAFS vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS 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 UAFS.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (36% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $9,600 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $6,261 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($14,132 vs. $20,393)
- UAFS graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($146 vs. $210)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/