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OSU-Oklahoma City DSC Utah Utah State University WSU BYU SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU Southern Utah University USAO| University of Central Oklahoma | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCO-Central | UVU | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,250 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uco.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCO-Central | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,026 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,913 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,628 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,055 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,422 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
UCO-Central | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,115 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,878 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UCO-Central | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCO-Central | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,393 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $157 |
Diversity |
UCO-Central | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UCO-Central | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UCO-Central | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than UCO-Central based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 12,250 students)
UCO-Central vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCO-Central or UVU?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 25.2% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at UCO-Central than Utah Valley University ($17,913.00 vs. $17,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than UCO-Central ($9,346 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 7% lower than costs at Utah Valley University ($8,628 vs. $9,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Oklahoma students is 76.7% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($6,422 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, UCO-Central or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or UCO-Central .
- Accepted freshman UVU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UCO-Central (3.5)
UCO-Central vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCO-Central or UVU? 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 UVU and UCO-Central.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Utah Valley University (36% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $4,700 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,600)
- Utah Valley University students graduate with a $5,193 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($15,200 vs. $20,393)
- UVU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($157 vs. $210)
- More UVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/