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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU KU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU ISU USAO University of Central Arkansas Fayetteville State University SNU Arkansas| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UALR | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 78% |
Admission |
UALR | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $210 |
Diversity |
UALR | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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 UALR based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 22.6% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at UCO-Central than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($17,913.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than UCO-Central ($11,173 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($8,628 vs. $9,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of Central Oklahoma (92% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 63.4% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($10,494 vs. $6,422)
UALR vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 20 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UALR (3.42)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (36% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $6,600 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,000)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than UALR graduates. ($20,393 vs. $20,500)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UALR graduates. ($210 vs. $211)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR 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/