Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| University of Central Oklahoma | Southwestern Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UCO-Central | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Terrell, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,250 | 88 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | swcc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UCO-Central | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,026 | $10,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,913 | $10,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,628 | $7,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,055 | $7,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,422 | $8,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | Southwestern Christian College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,115 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,878 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UCO-Central | Southwestern Christian College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UCO-Central | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $25,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | N/A |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | Southwestern Christian College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 66% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCO-Central | Southwestern Christian College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Southwestern Christian College based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 88 students)
UCO-Central vs. Southwestern Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or Southwestern Christian College?
- Southwestern Christian College is 43.3% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($10,070.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.9% higher at UCO-Central than Southwestern Christian College ($17,913.00 vs. $10,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Christian College than UCO-Central ($7,970 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian College are 22.5% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($7,042 vs. $8,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian College than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Christian College students is 33.7% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,584 vs. $6,422)
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or Southwestern Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Christian College or UCO-Central .
UCO-Central vs. Southwestern Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or Southwestern Christian College? 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 Southwestern Christian College and UCO-Central.
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $19,400 more per year than Southwestern Christian College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $25,200)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Christian College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/