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Overview |
Alabama | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Stillwater, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 26,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | okstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $5,417 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $20,937 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $18,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $9,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 94% |
Admission |
Alabama | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Applied | 58,418 | 19,612 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 13,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 33.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 26,043 students)
Alabama vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
- The University of Alabama is 104.9% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Alabama than Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($32,400.00 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 Alabama ($18,291 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Main Campus are 31.3% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($11,300 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than The University of Alabama (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 73.3% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($16,394 vs. $9,459)
Alabama vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 63 points higher than at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (1118)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (25)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (3.63)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (70.9%)
Alabama vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus? 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Oklahoma State University Main Campus (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn on average $3,400 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $49,900)
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,750)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/