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Overview |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
| Location | Stillwater, OK | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,372 | 20,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #385 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okstate.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,417 | $51,738 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,937 | $51,738 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $13,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,718 | $45,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,621 | $22,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,117 | 40,753 | ||
| Admitted | 13,503 | 18,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1230/1410 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus is larger than than Baylor based on total student enrollment (25,372 students vs. 20,709 students)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or Baylor?
- Baylor University is 855.1% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.1% higher at Baylor than Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($51,738.00 vs. $20,937.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than Baylor ($16,718 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Main Campus are 38.6% lower than costs at Baylor University ($9,800 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than Baylor University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 112.3% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($22,553 vs. $10,621)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 121 points higher than at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (1118)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (25)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (3.63)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or Baylor? 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 Baylor and Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Oklahoma State University Main Campus (72% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $53,300)
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/