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Overview |
UCO-Central | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,148 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCO-Central | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,284 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,171 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,886 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,893 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,309 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 94% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,945 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 4,043 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.7% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCO-Central | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $289 |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCO-Central | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 8,198 students)
UCO-Central vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $7,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Central Oklahoma ($21,036.00 vs. $18,171.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than UCO-Central ($9,231 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 13.9% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($8,886 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than University of Central Oklahoma (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 147.1% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($15,589 vs. $6,309)
UCO-Central vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or UCO-Central .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than UCO-Central (81.8%)
UCO-Central vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or Tennessee State University? 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 Tennessee State University and UCO-Central.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is the same as at Tennessee State University (36% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $6,200 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,400)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $7,607 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,393 vs. $28,000)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($210 vs. $289)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/