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USD UCSD UC Riverside Texas A&M Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach Arkansas UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU| San Diego State University | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | OU | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 98% |
Admission |
San Diego State | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1130/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
San Diego State | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $206 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | OU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
San Diego State | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 45% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | 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
- San Diego State University is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 28,308 students)
San Diego State vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or OU?
- San Diego State University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at OU than San Diego State University ($21,488.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than OU ($13,017 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 24.9% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($15,780 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than San Diego State University (98% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 6.3% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($10,561 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 74 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming OU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State 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 San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than San Diego State University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $5,900 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $4,651 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($15,349 vs. $20,000)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($158 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/