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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU Southeastern Oklahoma State University UNT| University of Central Oklahoma | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCO-Central | ECU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,148 | 3,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCO-Central | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,284 | $6,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,171 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,886 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,893 | $9,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,309 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,945 | 1,161 | ||
| Admitted | 4,043 | 761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.7% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1055 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UCO-Central | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCO-Central | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $174 |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UCO-Central | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 3,200 students)
UCO-Central vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or ECU?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 15.6% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($7,284.00 vs. $6,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at UCO-Central than East Central University ($18,171.00 vs. $15,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than UCO-Central ($9,355 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 14.6% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($7,752 vs. $8,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than University of Central Oklahoma (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 41.2% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,911 vs. $6,309)
UCO-Central vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or UCO-Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 40 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECU (3.31)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than ECU (65.5%)
UCO-Central vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or ECU? 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 ECU and UCO-Central.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than East Central University (36% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $4,300 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $3,515 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($16,878 vs. $20,393)
- ECU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($174 vs. $210)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/