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Overview |
Louisville | OU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Louisville | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $206 |
Diversity |
Louisville | OU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Louisville | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or OU?
- University of Louisville is 150.5% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Louisville than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($28,670.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than OU ($19,327 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 47.9% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($10,668 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of Louisville (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 15.7% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,216 vs. $10,561)
Louisville vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 45 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming OU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than OU (72.9%)
Louisville vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than University of Louisville (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $14,100 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $344 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($19,656 vs. $20,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($203 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/