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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| University of Central Oklahoma | Wade College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCO-Central | Wade College | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,148 | 205 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | wadecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCO-Central | Wade College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,284 | $17,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,171 | $17,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,886 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,893 | $21,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,309 | $7,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 79% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | Wade College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,945 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,043 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
UCO-Central | Wade College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCO-Central | Wade College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $28,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $240 |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | Wade College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
UCO-Central | Wade College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | Wade College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Wade College based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 205 students)
UCO-Central vs. Wade College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or Wade College?
- Wade College is 142.7% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($17,680.00 vs. $7,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at UCO-Central than Wade College ($18,171.00 vs. $17,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than Wade College ($18,893 vs. $21,023)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 11.8% lower than costs at Wade College ($8,886 vs. $9,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Oklahoma than Wade College (82% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wade College students is 18.9% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($7,503 vs. $6,309)
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or Wade College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wade College or UCO-Central .
UCO-Central vs. Wade College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or Wade 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 Wade College and UCO-Central.
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $15,800 more per year than Wade College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $28,800)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $2,857 lower median federal student loan debt than Wade College graduates. ($20,393 vs. $23,250)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Wade College graduates. ($210 vs. $240)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wade College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/