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Overview |
Albany State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Albany State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 53.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Albany State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $210 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Albany State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Albany State University based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 6,334 students)
Albany State University vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at UCO-Central than Albany State University ($17,913.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albany State University than UCO-Central ($14,672 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 18.6% lower than costs at Albany State University ($8,628 vs. $10,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 71.7% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($11,026 vs. $6,422)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Albany State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 127 points higher than at Albany State University (883)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Albany State University (18)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State 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 Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at Albany State University is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (41% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $9,800 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $34,800)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $12,857 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($20,393 vs. $33,250)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($210 vs. $343)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/