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Overview |
UCO-Central | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,148 | 9,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCO-Central | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,284 | $7,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,171 | $16,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,886 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,893 | $15,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,309 | $3,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 60% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,945 | 10,315 | ||
| Admitted | 4,043 | 7,848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/26 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UCO-Central | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCO-Central | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $240 |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCO-Central | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| 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 UW-Eau Claire based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 9,991 students)
UCO-Central vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or UW-Eau Claire?
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is 5% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($7,645.00 vs. $7,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at UCO-Central than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($18,171.00 vs. $16,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than UCO-Central ($15,323 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($8,886 vs. $9,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Oklahoma than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (82% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Oklahoma students is 66% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($6,309 vs. $3,800)
UCO-Central vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or UCO-Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 100 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming UW-Eau Claire students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UCO-Central (3.5)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.1%)
UCO-Central vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and UCO-Central.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (65% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $3,300 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,600)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $2,857 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($20,393 vs. $23,250)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($210 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/