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Overview |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | OU | ||
| Location | Rolla, MO | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,080 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #226 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mst.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,696 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,140 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,023 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,779 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,311 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 5,143 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1173/1370 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,563 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $206 |
Diversity |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | OU | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Missouri University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 7,080 students)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri University of Science and Technology or OU?
- Missouri University of Science and Technology is 97.1% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($9,696.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Missouri University of Science and Technology than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($28,140.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri University of Science and Technology than OU ($14,023 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 40.3% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($11,248 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Missouri University of Science and Technology (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri University of Science and Technology students is 30.5% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($13,779 vs. $10,561)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri University of Science and Technology or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Missouri University of Science and Technology .
- The average SAT score at Missouri University of Science and Technology (1261) is 57 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming Missouri University of Science and Technology students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman Missouri University of Science and Technology students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at OU (3.66)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than OU (72.9%)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology.
- The graduation rate at Missouri University of Science and Technology is the same as at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology earn on average $9,100 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $59,300)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $4,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,563)
- OU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($206 vs. $253)
- More Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/