Henderson State University vs. UCO-Central

Comparable Facts

Compare Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR with University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

University of Central Oklahoma is larger than Henderson State University based on total student enrollment (12,554 students vs. 2,055 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Henderson State University is located in Arkadelphia, AR (Distant Town setting); University of Central Oklahoma is in Edmond, OK (Large Suburban setting).
• Henderson State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Central Oklahoma is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Henderson State University 14:1; University of Central Oklahoma 18:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 3% lower than at Henderson State University ($9,700 vs. $10,000).
• Out-of-state tuition is 85.5% higher at UCO-Central than at Henderson State University (about $9,084 more per year; $19,704 vs. $10,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Henderson State University than at University of Central Oklahoma (98% vs. 81%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Henderson State University students is 10% larger than aid received by University of Central Oklahoma students ($7,867 vs. $7,152).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 3 points higher at UCO-Central than at Henderson State University (21 vs. 18, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Henderson State University, required at UCO-Central.
• Typical fall application deadline: Henderson State University Jul 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at UCO-Central average a 3.5 high school GPA, 0.27 higher than at Henderson State University (3.23).

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Henderson State University graduates have a $893 lower median loan debt than UCO-Central graduates ($19,500 vs. $20,393).
• Among borrowers, Henderson State University graduates have an estimated $9 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UCO-Central graduates ($201 vs. $210).
• More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Henderson State University students, three years after graduation (54% vs. 48%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.