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OSU-Oklahoma City Southeast Missouri State University SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU EIU OU University of Missouri-Kansas City Northwest Pitt State Western Illinois University WSU| University of Central Missouri | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Central | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Central | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $210 |
Diversity |
Central | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Central | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Central based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 11,637 students)
Central vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 14.4% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at UCO-Central than University of Central Missouri ($17,913.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than UCO-Central ($15,117 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 12.4% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($8,628 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than University of Central Oklahoma (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is 1.5% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($6,517 vs. $6,422)
Central vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is the same at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming Central students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UCO-Central (3.5)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
Central vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (50% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $3,100 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $2,048 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($20,393 vs. $22,441)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($210 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/