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Overview |
OU | UO | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
OU | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OU | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $218 |
Diversity |
OU | UO | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OU | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 56% | ||
Campus |
OU | UO | ||
| 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
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than UO based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 23,163 students)
OU vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or UO?
- University of Oregon is 154.3% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at UO than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($39,158.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than OU ($22,077 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oregon are 7.8% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($14,640 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of Oregon (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 8.1% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($10,561 vs. $9,767)
OU vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or OU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 85 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming OU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at OU (3.66)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than OU (72.9%)
OU vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or UO? 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 UO and OU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than University of Oregon (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $10,300 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $1,101 lower median federal student loan debt than UO graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,101)
- OU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UO graduates. ($206 vs. $218)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/