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Arkansas Texas Tech Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania OU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU UNT Drexel WVU| Oklahoma State University Main Campus | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | WCU | ||
| Location | Stillwater, OK | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,372 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #385 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okstate.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,417 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,937 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,718 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,621 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,117 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 13,503 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.4% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | WCU | ||
| 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 WCU based on total student enrollment (25,372 students vs. 17,275 students)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or WCU?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($20,937.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than WCU ($16,718 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Main Campus are 45.2% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($9,800 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma State University Main Campus students is 95.1% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($10,621 vs. $5,443)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma State University Main Campus (1118) is 46 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (70.6%)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or WCU? 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 WCU and Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Oklahoma State University Main Campus (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn on average $4,300 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $49,000)
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/