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Overview |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ORU | ||
| Location | Stillwater, OK | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,043 | 5,365 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okstate.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,417 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,937 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,291 | $24,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,459 | $23,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,612 | 3,639 | ||
| Admitted | 13,910 | 3,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1083/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $302 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ORU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus is larger than than ORU based on total student enrollment (26,043 students vs. 5,365 students)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 500% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($32,500.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at ORU than Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($32,500.00 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 ORU ($18,291 vs. $24,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 20.2% lower than costs at Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($9,400 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma State University Main Campus as Oral Roberts University (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 143.2% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($23,000 vs. $9,459)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma State University Main Campus (1118) is 109 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at ORU (3.5)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (70.9%)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or ORU? 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 ORU and Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is higher than Oral Roberts University (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn on average $13,100 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $40,200)
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,744 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,244)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($211 vs. $302)
- More Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/