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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU ENMU Langston University WSU MACU UNT| Western New Mexico University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western New Mexico University | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Silver City, NM | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,378 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wnmu.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New Mexico University | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,770 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,676 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 78% |
Admission |
Western New Mexico University | 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 | 2.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 12, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New Mexico University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New Mexico University | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,686 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $210 |
Diversity |
Western New Mexico University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 51% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Western New Mexico University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Western New Mexico University | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 3,378 students)
Western New Mexico University vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New Mexico University or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 47.3% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at UCO-Central than Western New Mexico University ($17,913.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than UCO-Central ($10,676 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 26.8% lower than costs at Western New Mexico University ($8,628 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New Mexico University than University of Central Oklahoma (89% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New Mexico University students is 39.6% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,967 vs. $6,422)
Which college is harder to get into, Western New Mexico University or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Western New Mexico University .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
Western New Mexico University vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New Mexico University 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 Western New Mexico University.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Western New Mexico University (36% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $9,000 more per year than Western New Mexico University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $35,600)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $293 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New Mexico University graduates. ($20,393 vs. $20,686)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Western New Mexico University graduates. ($210 vs. $213)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New Mexico University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/