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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University Southeastern Oklahoma State University WSU MACU Southwestern College| University of Central Oklahoma | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCO-Central | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,148 | 1,929 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCO-Central | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,284 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,171 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,886 | $5,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,893 | $12,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,309 | $9,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,945 | 1,293 | ||
| Admitted | 4,043 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.7% | 39.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
UCO-Central | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCO-Central | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $148 |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UCO-Central | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | NWOSU | ||
| 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 NWOSU based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 1,929 students)
UCO-Central vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or NWOSU?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 33.7% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($7,284.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at UCO-Central than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($18,171.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than UCO-Central ($12,067 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 61% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($5,520 vs. $8,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than University of Central Oklahoma (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 56.6% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($9,880 vs. $6,309)
UCO-Central vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or UCO-Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 60 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than NWOSU (66.4%)
UCO-Central vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or NWOSU? 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 NWOSU and UCO-Central.
- The graduation rate at NWOSU is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $4,200 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $6,078 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($14,315 vs. $20,393)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($148 vs. $210)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/