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Overview |
Kentucky | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Stillwater, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 25,372 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #385 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | okstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $5,417 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $20,937 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $9,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $16,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $10,621 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 19,117 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 13,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 34.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 25,372 students)
Kentucky vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
- University of Kentucky is 112.2% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Kentucky than Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($30,913.00 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 Kentucky ($16,718 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Main Campus are 49.8% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($9,800 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than University of Kentucky (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 32.9% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($14,114 vs. $10,621)
Kentucky vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 25 points higher than at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (1118)
- Incoming Kentucky students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (25)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (70.6%)
Kentucky vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is higher than University of Kentucky (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn on average $2,300 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $51,000)
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,750)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/