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OSU-Oklahoma City TROY University of South Alabama SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU Alabama Jacksonville State University University of Montevallo Arkansas State University USAO| University of North Alabama | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Alabama | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,059 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,900 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,441 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,398 | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | 4,243 | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of North Alabama | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $210 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than University of North Alabama based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 10,059 students)
University of North Alabama vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or UCO-Central?
- University of North Alabama is 40% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $7,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at University of North Alabama than University of Central Oklahoma ($20,400.00 vs. $18,171.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than UCO-Central ($10,441 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 12.5% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($7,900 vs. $8,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than University of Central Oklahoma (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 82.5% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($11,515 vs. $6,309)
University of North Alabama vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 17 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UCO-Central (3.5)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than UCO-Central (81.8%)
University of North Alabama vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama 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 University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than University of North Alabama (36% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $3,700 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,900)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $1,444 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($20,393 vs. $21,837)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($210 vs. $225)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/