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Ohio State Texas A&M UC Arkansas University of Dayton IU Ohio University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Purdue UT Dallas Alabama Penn State| Miami University | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | OU | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Miami | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Miami | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $206 |
Diversity |
Miami | OU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Miami | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Miami | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 19,107 students)
Miami vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or OU?
- Miami University is 191.5% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Miami than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($35,371.00 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 Miami ($22,601 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 0.3% lower than costs at Miami University ($15,780 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Miami University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 39.7% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($14,752 vs. $10,561)
Miami vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 55 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming Miami students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at OU (3.66)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than OU (72.9%)
Miami vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or OU? 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 OU and Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $5,000 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $54,300)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,750)
- OU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($206 vs. $255)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/