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UCO-Central Arkansas ATU NSU Henderson State University UALR Arkansas State University Central Penn State Altoona Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UAPB LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech| University of Central Arkansas | Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 4,340 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | osuokc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $3,119 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $8,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $5,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $7,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $5,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 58% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than OSU-Oklahoma City based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 4,340 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or OSU-Oklahoma City?
- University of Central Arkansas is 122.8% more expensive to attend than OSU-Oklahoma City for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $3,119.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($13,900.00 vs. $8,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City than University of Central Arkansas ($7,015 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City are 49.1% lower than costs at University of Central Arkansas ($5,534 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (97% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Arkansas students is 54.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($8,177 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or OSU-Oklahoma City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU-Oklahoma City or University of Central Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at OSU-Oklahoma City (2.8)
University of Central Arkansas vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or OSU-Oklahoma City? 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 OSU-Oklahoma City and University of Central Arkansas.
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $3,000 more per year than OSU-Oklahoma City graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $37,800)
- Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City students graduate with a $6,415 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,415)
- OSU-Oklahoma City graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($155 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU-Oklahoma City students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/