- University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) is a public school while Oklahoma City University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma City University has more expensive tuition of $33,586 than UCO ($19,409).
- Oklahoma City University has tighter acceptance rate of 71.70% than UCO (75.52%).
- UCO is larger with 12,250 students than Oklahoma City University (2,550 students).
University of Central Oklahoma View More Rivals | Oklahoma City University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #3 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Edmond, OK | Location | Oklahoma City, OK |
UCO| Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,522 Oklahoma residents $19,409 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $33,586 |
| $8,616 Oklahoma residents $18,624 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,410 |
| $6,189 | Financial Aid | $20,392 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 75.52% | Acceptance Rate | 71.70% |
| 55.18% | Yield | 22.68% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 12,250 | Total Students | 2,550 |
| 10,739 | Undergraduate | 1,361 |
| 1,511 | Graduate | 1,189 |
| 1,782 | Online Enrollment | 132 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $44,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,882) $4,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,197) $6,000 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 557 Full-time 338 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 191 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| 1,418 Full-time 420 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 509 Full-time 137 Part-time |
| $63,861 for Faculties $50,592 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,434 for Faculties $54,751 Part-time |