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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU UIC OU Northeastern Illinois University DePaul USAO SNU EIU Langston University| Chicago State University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 78% |
Admission |
CSU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
CSU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $210 |
Diversity |
CSU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UCO-Central?
- Chicago State University is 9% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134% higher at UCO-Central than Chicago State University ($17,913.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than UCO-Central ($6,446 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 59.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,628 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than University of Central Oklahoma (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 147.4% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($15,891 vs. $6,422)
CSU vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 135 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU (3.18)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Chicago State University (36% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $6,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,300)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $10,857 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,393 vs. $31,250)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($210 vs. $323)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/