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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| Pensacola State College | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pensacola State | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,981 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pensacolastate.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pensacola State | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,888 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,551 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,305 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,663 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 78% |
Admission |
Pensacola State | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Pensacola State | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pensacola State | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,500 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $36 | $210 |
Diversity |
Pensacola State | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Pensacola State | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Pensacola State | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Pensacola State based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 7,981 students)
Pensacola State vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pensacola State or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 272.1% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $1,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.2% higher at UCO-Central than Pensacola State College ($17,913.00 vs. $7,551.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than UCO-Central ($3,305 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 9.9% lower than costs at Pensacola State College ($8,628 vs. $9,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Oklahoma than Pensacola State College (78% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Oklahoma students is 13.4% larger than aid received Pensacola State College ($6,422 vs. $5,663)
Which college is harder to get into, Pensacola State or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Pensacola State .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.96 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Pensacola State vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pensacola State 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 Pensacola State.
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $14,300 more per year than Pensacola State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $30,300)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $16,893 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($3,500 vs. $20,393)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($36 vs. $210)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pensacola State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/