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K-State UCO-Central ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker| University of Kansas | Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 4,340 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | osuokc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $3,119 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $8,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $5,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $7,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $5,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 58% |
Admission |
KU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
KU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $155 |
Diversity |
KU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 12% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
KU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 2% | ||
Campus |
KU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than OSU-Oklahoma City based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 4,340 students)
KU vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or OSU-Oklahoma City?
- University of Kansas is 223.6% more expensive to attend than OSU-Oklahoma City for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $3,119.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.8% higher at KU than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($26,960.00 vs. $8,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City than KU ($7,015 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City are 83.2% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($5,534 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (87% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 110.9% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($11,140 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, KU or OSU-Oklahoma City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU-Oklahoma City or KU .
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at OSU-Oklahoma City (2.8)
KU vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or OSU-Oklahoma City? 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 OSU-Oklahoma City and KU.
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $16,800 more per year than OSU-Oklahoma City graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $37,800)
- Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- OSU-Oklahoma City graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU-Oklahoma City students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/