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Overview |
Valencia College | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 43,370 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valenciacollege.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valencia College | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,984 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,933 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,482 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,528 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 78% |
Admission |
Valencia College | 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 | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Valencia College | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valencia College | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $210 |
Diversity |
Valencia College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Valencia College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Valencia College | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than UCO-Central based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 12,250 students)
Valencia College vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valencia College or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 254.1% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at UCO-Central than Valencia College ($17,913.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than UCO-Central ($10,482 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 8.6% lower than costs at Valencia College ($8,628 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Oklahoma than Valencia College (78% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valencia College students is 1.7% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($6,528 vs. $6,422)
Which college is harder to get into, Valencia College or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Valencia College .
Valencia College vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valencia College 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 Valencia College.
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $9,700 more per year than Valencia College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $34,900)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $12,143 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($8,250 vs. $20,393)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($85 vs. $210)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/