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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU UAFS Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus USAO SNU Langston University WSU| Arkansas Tech University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 78% |
Admission |
ATU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ATU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $210 |
Diversity |
ATU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ATU | 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 ATU based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 9,445 students)
ATU vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 20.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at UCO-Central than Arkansas Tech University ($17,913.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than UCO-Central ($12,016 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 6.1% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,628 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than University of Central Oklahoma (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 31.4% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,440 vs. $6,422)
ATU vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or ATU .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
ATU vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $7,500 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $2,643 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,393)
- ATU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($183 vs. $210)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/