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Texas A&M Arkansas Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Dallas Alabama Trinity LSU SU University of Missouri-Columbia UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech| University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | Austin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OU | Austin College | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OU | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 1160/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
OU | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
OU | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
OU | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 8% | ||
Campus |
OU | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 1,182 students)
OU vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Austin College?
- Austin College is 809.3% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.2% higher at Austin College than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($44,740.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Austin College ($22,601 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 21.8% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,958 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 212.8% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($33,033 vs. $10,561)
OU vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or OU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 39 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming OU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Austin College (54.4%)
OU vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or Austin College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Austin College and OU.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $4,700 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $54,600)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- OU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/