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Overview |
OSU | UH | ||
| Location | Corvallis, OR | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,292 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oregonstate.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,425 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,238 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,163 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,260 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 75% |
Admission |
OSU | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,651 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 21,169 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1160/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
OSU | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $204 |
Diversity |
OSU | UH | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OSU | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OSU | UH | ||
| 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 Houston is larger than than OSU based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 34,292 students)
OSU vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU or UH?
- Oregon State University is 20% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($10,425.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at OSU than University of Houston ($31,200.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than OSU ($14,056 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 36.7% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($10,418 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than University of Houston (88% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 23.7% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($11,457 vs. $9,260)
OSU vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OSU or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or OSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 41 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UH (3.46)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than UH (66.2%)
OSU vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU or UH? 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 UH and OSU.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than University of Houston (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $5,100 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $53,900)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,500)
- UH graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($204 vs. $242)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/