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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Texas Tech Langston University WSU MACU UTSA| University of Central Oklahoma | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCO-Central | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,148 | 2,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCO-Central | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,284 | $21,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,171 | $21,728 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,886 | $9,356 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,893 | $20,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,309 | $14,541 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,945 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 4,043 | 1,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.7% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UCO-Central | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCO-Central | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $205 |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UCO-Central | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 2,861 students)
UCO-Central vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 198.3% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($21,728.00 vs. $7,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Wayland Baptist University than University of Central Oklahoma ($21,728.00 vs. $18,171.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than Wayland Baptist University ($18,893 vs. $20,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 5.3% lower than costs at Wayland Baptist University ($8,886 vs. $9,356)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than University of Central Oklahoma (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 130.5% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($14,541 vs. $6,309)
UCO-Central vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or UCO-Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 99 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Wayland Baptist University (54.1%)
UCO-Central vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or Wayland Baptist 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 Wayland Baptist University and UCO-Central.
- The graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Wayland Baptist University earn on average $200 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,600)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $518 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($19,875 vs. $20,393)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($205 vs. $210)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/