Head to head · Oklahoma
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At $75–110k and below, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is the cheaper of the two; from over $110k up, University of Central Oklahoma is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | Oklahoma State University | University of Central Oklahoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,243 | $15,275 | $3,032 |
| $30–48k | $12,314 | $15,828 | $3,514 |
| $48–75k | $15,893 | $17,776 | $1,883 |
| $75–110k | $21,896 | $23,249 | $1,353 |
| Over $110k | $24,711 | $24,183 | $528 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Oklahoma State University first, then University of Central Oklahoma. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Oklahoma State University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus — every income band · University of Central Oklahoma — every income band · All Oklahoma public colleges