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UNT UT Dallas Texas Tech Texas A&M UH UT Austin Arkansas UTSA Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Alabama Texas Woman's University LSU| University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,145 | 43,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,070 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $27,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,310 | $10,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,900 | $14,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,830 | $11,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
OU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,337 | 23,126 | ||
| Admitted | 17,097 | 18,799 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 990/1230 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $186 |
Diversity |
OU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
OU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 1% | ||
Campus |
OU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (43,992 students vs. 29,145 students)
OU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 81.6% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at UT Arlington than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($27,138.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than OU ($14,956 vs. $19,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 25.8% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($10,582 vs. $13,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than The University of Texas at Arlington (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 1.7% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($11,015 vs. $10,830)
OU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or OU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 166 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming OU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than OU (76.5%)
OU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and OU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $7,600 more per year than UT Arlington graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $51,700)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $20,000)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($186 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/