- Both University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) and Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- UCO has more expensive tuition of $19,409 than SWOSU ($8,325).
- UCO has tighter acceptance rate of 75.52% than SWOSU (91.97%).
- UCO is larger with 12,250 students than SWOSU (4,777 students).
University of Central Oklahoma View More Rivals | Southwestern Oklahoma State University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #7 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Edmond, OK | Location | Weatherford, OK |
UCO| Known as | SWOSU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,522 Oklahoma residents $19,409 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,295 Oklahoma residents $8,325 out-of-state |
| $8,616 Oklahoma residents $18,624 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,915 Oklahoma residents $7,939 out-of-state |
| $6,189 | Financial Aid | $8,246 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 75.52% | Acceptance Rate | 91.97% |
| 55.18% | Yield | 43.60% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 12,250 | Total Students | 4,777 |
| 10,739 | Undergraduate | 3,941 |
| 1,511 | Graduate | 836 |
| 1,782 | Online Enrollment | 1,845 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 39% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $44,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,200 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,882) $4,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,363) $3,100 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,830 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 557 Full-time 338 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 204 Full-time 100 Part-time |
| 1,418 Full-time 420 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 508 Full-time 117 Part-time |
| $63,861 for Faculties $50,592 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,070 for Faculties $42,717 Part-time |