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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs University of Central Oklahoma: which has better ROI?

Public, Stillwater OK · vs · Public, Edmond OK

The verdict

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $69,788 in 7.7 years versus not at all at University of Central Oklahoma, on median earnings of $57,413 vs $48,351 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureOklahoma State University-Main CampusUniversity of Central Oklahoma
Net price / yr$17,447$18,309
Total net cost$69,788$73,236
Median earnings, 10 yrs$57,413$48,351
Median debt$20,500$21,000
Payback7.7 yrs
20-year net return$111,272$-73,416

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.