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UO Texas A&M Portland State University Arkansas Colorado State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Dallas Western Washington University Alabama University of Portland OIT Washington State| University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OU | OSU | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
OU | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
OU | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $242 |
Diversity |
OU | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
OU | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 41% | ||
Campus |
OU | OSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 28,308 students)
OU vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or OSU?
- Oregon State University is 111.9% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($10,425.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at OSU than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($31,200.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than OU ($21,163 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University are 10.8% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($14,238 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Oregon State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 14% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($10,561 vs. $9,260)
OU vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or OU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 91 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming OU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at OSU (3.61)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than OU (72.9%)
OU vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or OSU? 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 and OU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Oregon State University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $5,400 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $53,900)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,500)
- OU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($206 vs. $242)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/