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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Husson University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT| University of Maine at Augusta | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMA | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 78% |
Admission |
UMA | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| 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 |
UMA | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $210 |
Diversity |
UMA | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
UMA | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UMA | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 4,446 students)
UMA vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or UCO-Central?
- University of Maine at Augusta is 4.6% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at UMA than University of Central Oklahoma ($18,750.00 vs. $17,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than UCO-Central ($9,973 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 5.2% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($8,200 vs. $8,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Augusta than University of Central Oklahoma (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Augusta students is 35.8% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,723 vs. $6,422)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or UMA .
UMA vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and UMA.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (36% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $14,500 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $30,100)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $2,357 lower median federal student loan debt than UMA graduates. ($20,393 vs. $22,750)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than UMA graduates. ($210 vs. $235)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/