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Overview |
Vassar | OU | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 98% |
Admission |
Vassar | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Vassar | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $206 |
Diversity |
Vassar | OU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Vassar | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | 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 Vassar based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 2,459 students)
Vassar vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or OU?
- Vassar College is 1,197.6% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.1% higher at Vassar than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($63,840.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Vassar ($22,601 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 4.9% lower than costs at Vassar College ($15,780 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Vassar College (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 375.3% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($50,193 vs. $10,561)
Vassar vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 201 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $900 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $4,220 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($15,780 vs. $20,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($163 vs. $206)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/