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Overview |
UCO-Central | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,250 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCO-Central | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,026 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,913 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,628 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,055 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,422 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,115 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,878 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UCO-Central | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCO-Central | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $277 |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCO-Central | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | McMurry University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 1,237 students)
UCO-Central vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 326.6% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at McMurry University than University of Central Oklahoma ($29,972.00 vs. $17,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than McMurry University ($18,055 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 7.2% lower than costs at McMurry University ($8,628 vs. $9,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 266.5% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($23,537 vs. $6,422)
UCO-Central vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or UCO-Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 123 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UCO-Central (3.5)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
UCO-Central vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or McMurry University? 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 McMurry University and UCO-Central.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is the same as at McMurry University (36% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $900 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,700)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $6,431 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($20,393 vs. $26,824)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($210 vs. $277)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/