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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech| University of Central Oklahoma | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCO-Central | TC | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,250 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCO-Central | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,026 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,913 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,628 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,055 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,422 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 61% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | TC | ||
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| 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 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | |||
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Academics |
UCO-Central | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCO-Central | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $320 |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | TC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCO-Central | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 642 students)
UCO-Central vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or TC?
- Texas College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.2% higher at UCO-Central than Texas College ($17,913.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than UCO-Central ($11,174 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 2.7% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($8,400 vs. $8,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Oklahoma than Texas College (78% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 59.8% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($10,263 vs. $6,422)
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or UCO-Central .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at TC (2.9)
UCO-Central vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or TC? 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 TC and UCO-Central.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Texas College (36% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $16,800 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $27,800)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $10,607 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($20,393 vs. $31,000)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($210 vs. $320)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/