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University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) vs Missouri State

Envision yourself pursuing higher education at either the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) or Missouri State University-Springfield (MSU-S). Both institutions offer distinct experiences, catering to diverse student aspirations. UCO boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of applicants, while MSU-S maintains a slightly more selective admissions process. UCO's student body reflects a more diverse demographic, while MSU-S has a higher proportion of female students. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision. Discover which university aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences, setting the stage for a fulfilling and successful college journey.
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Missouri State University-Springfield

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University of Central Oklahoma

Overview

Location Springfield, Missouri Edmond, Oklahoma
Campus setting City: Midsize Suburb: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 75.0% 67.0%
Common app member Yes No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 93.9% 81.3%
Application fees $55
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $60
SAT range 1010 - 1200 N/A
ACT range 20 - 26 18 - 24
Students submitting SAT score 7.0%
Students submitting ACT score 81.0% 83.0%
Total number of applicants 9,726 8,708
Total number of admissions given out 9,128 7,080
Admitted students who chose to enroll 2,562 1,662
Yield rate 28.1% 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
In state: $23,168
Out of state: $31,372
In state: $30,788
Out of state: $41,675
Average net price $16,501 $17,477
Tuition
In state: $7,196
Out of state: $15,400
In state: $6,822
Out of state: $17,709
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $6,704
Meal plan: $3,154
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)

 93.0%
Average amount $7,355 		76.0%
Average amount $6,531
Students receiving federal student loan 46.0%
Average amount $5,123 		34.0%
Average amount $6,109
Students taking out private loans 10.0%
Average amount $9,487 		5.0%
Average amount $11,559

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 18,837
Men 40.8% Women 59.2% 		11,771
Men 37.8% Women 62.2%
Graduate students 4,088
Men 36.6% Women 63.4% 		1,479
Men 31.1% Women 68.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Moderate
Out-of-state students N/A 5.1%
International students 3.3% 3.9%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity 3,476 1,860
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A Oklahoma Texas Kansas California Missouri

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Business
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Law Enforcement and Firefighting
  • Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio 19:1 16:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 59.5% 37.0%
Dropout rate 37.0% 19.0%
Transferred out N/A 37.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $175,202
  • Year 3: $184,068
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $98,548
  • Year 2: $95,169
  • Year 3: $108,834
Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,513
  • Year 2: $61,020
  • Year 3: $71,727
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,220
  • Year 2: $62,579
  • Year 3: $70,514
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,200
  • Year 2: $58,402
  • Year 3: $66,825
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,601
  • Year 2: $66,592
  • Year 3: $66,652
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $57,995
  • Year 3: $66,081
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,558
  • Year 2: $55,102
  • Year 3: $65,278
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,213
  • Year 2: $54,928
  • Year 3: $58,162
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,330
  • Year 2: $53,984
  • Year 3: $57,217
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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