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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| University of Central Oklahoma | Northwood University Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCO-Central | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,250 | 255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCO-Central | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,026 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,913 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,628 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,055 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,422 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,115 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 2,878 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.1% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
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Academics |
UCO-Central | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCO-Central | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $225 |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
UCO-Central | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 255 students)
UCO-Central vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or Northwood University-Texas?
- Northwood University Texas is 45.2% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at UCO-Central than Northwood University Texas ($17,913.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than UCO-Central ($14,456 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 1.8% lower than costs at Northwood University Texas ($8,628 vs. $8,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than University of Central Oklahoma (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Texas students is 120.5% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($14,160 vs. $6,422)
UCO-Central vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or UCO-Central .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
UCO-Central vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and UCO-Central.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Texas is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $5,900 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,600)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $1,382 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($20,393 vs. $21,775)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($210 vs. $225)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/