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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU ULM USAO SNU RSU Langston University WSU MACU UNT| University of Central Oklahoma | Northeastern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCO-Central | NSU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,250 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCO-Central | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,026 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,913 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,628 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,055 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,422 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 96% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,115 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 2,878 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.1% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCO-Central | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $186 |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 17% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCO-Central | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | NSU | ||
| 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 6,702 students)
UCO-Central vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or NSU?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 11.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at UCO-Central than Northeastern State University ($17,913.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than UCO-Central ($9,669 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($8,292 vs. $8,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than University of Central Oklahoma (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 32.8% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,528 vs. $6,422)
UCO-Central vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or UCO-Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 22 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NSU (3.49)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
UCO-Central vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or NSU? 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 NSU and UCO-Central.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Northeastern State University (36% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $4,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $2,393 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($18,000 vs. $20,393)
- NSU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($186 vs. $210)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/