- Both University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) and University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) are public.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- USAO has more expensive tuition of $20,190 than UCO ($19,409).
- USAO has tighter acceptance rate of 52.14% than UCO (75.52%).
- UCO is larger with 12,250 students than USAO (825 students).
| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma View More Rivals | University of Central Oklahoma View More Rivals | |
| #215 in Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #8 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Chickasha, OK | Location | Edmond, OK |
USAO| Known as | UCO | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,000 Oklahoma residents $20,190 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,522 Oklahoma residents $19,409 out-of-state |
| Graduate | $8,616 Oklahoma residents $18,624 out-of-state | |
| $11,315 | Financial Aid | $6,189 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 52.14% | Acceptance Rate | 75.52% |
| 36.98% | Yield | 55.18% |
| 1,035 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 825 | Total Students | 12,250 |
| 825 | Undergraduate | 10,739 |
| 0 | Graduate | 1,511 |
| 11 | Online Enrollment | 1,782 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 35% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 39% |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $36,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 536) $3,330 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,882) $4,200 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 46 Full-time | Number of Faculties | 557 Full-time 338 Part-time |
| 136 Full-time 54 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,418 Full-time 420 Part-time |
| $51,708 for Faculties $41,935 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,861 for Faculties $50,592 Part-time |