University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) vs East Texas Baptist University

In the pursuit of higher education, prospective students often find themselves torn between multiple institutions. To aid in this decision-making process, we present a comprehensive comparison of two esteemed universities: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) and East Texas Baptist University (ETBU). While both offer a wealth of opportunities, they possess distinct characteristics that cater to different academic aspirations and preferences. UCO boasts a significantly higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students from diverse backgrounds. ETBU, on the other hand, maintains a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Explore our detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to determine which university best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	East Texas Baptist University	University of Central Oklahoma
Overview
Location	Marshall, Texas	Edmond, Oklahoma
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	61.0%	67.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	64.5%	81.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $60
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	18 - 24
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score		83.0%
Total number of applicants	1,618	8,708
Total number of admissions given out	1,044	7,080
Admitted students who chose to enroll	405	1,662
Yield rate	38.8%	23.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$37,649	In state: $30,788 Out of state: $41,675
Average net price	$23,885	$17,477
Tuition	$26,700	In state: $6,822 Out of state: $17,709
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,600 Meal plan: $5,294	Room/dormitory: $3,990 Meal plan: $4,550
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $16,319	76.0% Average amount $6,531
Students receiving federal student loan	73.0% Average amount $5,483	34.0% Average amount $6,109
Students taking out private loans	17.0% Average amount $13,855	5.0% Average amount $11,559

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,519 Men 47.5% Women 52.5%	11,771 Men 37.8% Women 62.2%
Graduate students	169 Men 45.6% Women 54.4%	1,479 Men 31.1% Women 68.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	11.9%	5.1%
International students	0.9%	3.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,215	1,860
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Texas Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma California	Oklahoma Texas Kansas California Missouri

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Business Multidisciplinary Studies Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Business Education Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	45.0%	37.0%
Dropout rate	11.2%	19.0%
Transferred out	43.8%	37.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $61,054 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,356 Year 3: $46,644 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,800 Year 2: $42,235 Year 3: $46,385 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $38,838 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: $37,623 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $36,776 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: N/A Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: N/A	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,801 Year 2: $54,661 Year 3: $72,607 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,936 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $69,619 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,320 Year 2: $61,192 Year 3: $63,948 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,536 Year 2: $55,625 Year 3: $58,073 Public Health (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,015 Year 2: $44,216 Year 3: $55,170 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,206 Year 2: $49,729 Year 3: $54,652 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,587 Year 2: $48,265 Year 3: $54,308 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,115 Year 2: $51,607 Year 3: $53,363 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,019 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $49,609 Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,625 Year 2: $45,500 Year 3: $48,898

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