ASU vs. OSU

Comparable Facts

Compare Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ with Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Arizona State University is larger than OSU based on total student enrollment (79,818 students vs. 37,163 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Arizona State University is located in Tempe, AZ (Midsize City setting); Oregon State University is in Corvallis, OR (Small City setting).
• Arizona State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Oregon State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Arizona State University 18:1; Oregon State University 18:1.

ASU vs. OSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, ASU or OSU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than OSU ($17,779 vs. $22,467).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University are 2% lower than at Arizona State University ($16,386 vs. $16,712).
• Oregon State University is 17.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than ASU (about $2,177 more per year; $14,400.00 vs. $12,223.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 15.2% higher at OSU than at Arizona State University (about $5,051 more per year; $38,190.00 vs. $33,139.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oregon State University than at Arizona State University (90% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 8.4% larger than aid received by Oregon State University students ($12,172 vs. $11,230).

ASU vs. OSU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, ASU or OSU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between OSU and ASU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Oregon State University (1270) is 60 points higher than at ASU (1210).
• Incoming OSU students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (27 vs. 24 at ASU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Arizona State University 1100/1320; Oregon State University 1140/1400.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Arizona State University 21/28; Oregon State University 24/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: ASU - Test optional; OSU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: OSU Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman OSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at ASU (3.54).
• ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than OSU (77.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 22.1% at ASU vs. 20.4% at OSU.

ASU vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for ASU and OSU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Oregon State University's six-year graduation rate (61%) is higher than Arizona State University's (57%).
• Graduates from Oregon State University earn a median of about $1,300 more per year than ASU graduates about ten years after starting college ($53,900 vs. $52,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Arizona State University graduates have a $3,222 lower median loan debt than OSU graduates ($20,278 vs. $23,500).
• Among borrowers, ASU graduates have an estimated $33 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than OSU graduates ($209 vs. $242).
• More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.