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OSU-Oklahoma City K-State KU Pitt State WSU SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Johnson County Community College Fort Hays State University NSU OU USAO| Emporia State University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ESU | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 78% |
Admission |
ESU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ESU | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $210 |
Diversity |
ESU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 9% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ESU | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ESU | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 33.1% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at UCO-Central than Emporia State University ($17,913.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than UCO-Central ($14,854 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 7.9% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($8,628 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than University of Central Oklahoma (89% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Oklahoma students is 20.1% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($6,422 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 20 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming ESU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
ESU vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $5,600 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $974 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($19,419 vs. $20,393)
- ESU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($200 vs. $210)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/