Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Arkansas Texas Tech OU UNT WSU McMurry University Arkansas State University Texas A&M UMHB CU Denver Missouri State University-Springfield Tulsa University| Oklahoma State University Main Campus | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | HSU | ||
| Location | Stillwater, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,043 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #748 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okstate.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,417 | $30,694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,937 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $10,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,291 | $21,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,459 | $23,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | HSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,612 | 2,452 | ||
| Admitted | 13,910 | 2,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 968/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | HSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | HSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | HSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 64% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (26,043 students vs. 1,655 students)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 466.6% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at HSU than Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($30,694.00 vs. $20,937.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than HSU ($18,291 vs. $21,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 6.3% lower than costs at Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($10,634 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Oklahoma State University Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 151% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($23,743 vs. $9,459)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma State University Main Campus (1118) is 88 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (70.9%)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or HSU? 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 HSU and Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is higher than Hardin Simmons University (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn on average $6,700 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,600)
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,489 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,989)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/