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Overview |
UCO-Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,250 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCO-Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,026 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,913 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,628 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,055 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,422 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 76% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,115 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 2,878 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
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| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCO-Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $258 |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCO-Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 11,079 students)
UCO-Central vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 7.8% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at UCO-Central than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($17,913.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than UCO-Central ($13,322 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($7,890 vs. $8,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Oklahoma than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (78% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Oklahoma students is 53.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($6,422 vs. $4,187)
UCO-Central vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or UCO-Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 40 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
UCO-Central vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and UCO-Central.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (54% vs. 36%)
- Graduates of University of Central Oklahoma and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,600 vs. $44,600)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $4,578 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($20,393 vs. $24,971)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($210 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/