- Both University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) and Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (Oklahoma State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma State has more expensive tuition of $25,754 than UCO ($19,409).
- Oklahoma State has tighter acceptance rate of 74.28% than UCO (75.52%).
- Oklahoma State is larger with 25,372 students than UCO (12,250 students).
University of Central Oklahoma View More Rivals | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #170 in National Universities #6 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Edmond, OK | Location | Stillwater, OK |
UCO| Known as | Oklahoma State | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,522 Oklahoma residents $19,409 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,234 Oklahoma residents $25,754 out-of-state |
| $8,616 Oklahoma residents $18,624 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,092 Oklahoma residents $24,595 out-of-state |
| $6,189 | Financial Aid | $10,124 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 75.52% | Acceptance Rate | 74.28% |
| 55.18% | Yield | 41.67% |
| Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,250 | Total Students | 25,372 |
| 10,739 | Undergraduate | 20,786 |
| 1,511 | Graduate | 4,586 |
| 1,782 | Online Enrollment | 2,990 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $44,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,300 |
| 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: 6,286) $5,096 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 | 18 to 1 |
| 557 Full-time 338 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,254 Full-time 167 Part-time |
| 1,418 Full-time 420 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,886 Full-time 616 Part-time |
| $63,861 for Faculties $50,592 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,479 for Faculties $52,530 Part-time |