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OSU-Oklahoma City UVU SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU Utah Utah State University USAO SNU Southern Utah University WSU| University of Central Oklahoma | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCO-Central | DSC | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,148 | 12,567 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCO-Central | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,284 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,171 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,886 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,893 | $15,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,309 | $6,661 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,945 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,043 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
UCO-Central | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCO-Central | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $171 |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCO-Central | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than UCO-Central based on total student enrollment (12,567 students vs. 12,148 students)
UCO-Central vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or DSC?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 38.3% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,284.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at UCO-Central than Dixie State College of Utah ($18,171.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dixie State College of Utah than UCO-Central ($15,488 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 4.7% lower than costs at Dixie State College of Utah ($8,886 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than University of Central Oklahoma (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dixie State College of Utah students is 5.6% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($6,661 vs. $6,309)
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or UCO-Central .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at DSC (3.4)
UCO-Central vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or DSC? 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 DSC and UCO-Central.
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $5,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $3,768 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($16,625 vs. $20,393)
- DSC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($171 vs. $210)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/