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U of A Texas A&M Arkansas UC Riverside San Diego State UB Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Dallas CU Boulder UCI ISU GCU| Arizona State University | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | OU | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 79,593 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,308 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,091 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,401 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,992 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
ASU | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,840 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 62,084 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $206 |
Diversity |
ASU | OU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ASU | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (79,593 students vs. 29,145 students)
ASU vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or OU?
- Arizona State University is 123% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($11,308.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at ASU than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($31,450.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than OU ($16,401 vs. $19,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 20.9% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($13,310 vs. $16,091)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Arizona State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 10.7% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($11,992 vs. $10,830)
ASU vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or ASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 46 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming OU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than OU (76.5%)
ASU vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Arizona State University (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $6,700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $52,600)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $278 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,278)
- OU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($206 vs. $209)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/