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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington Arkansas UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State OU LSU Rice| Oklahoma State University Main Campus | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | UH | ||
| Location | Stillwater, OK | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,372 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #385 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okstate.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,417 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,937 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,718 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,621 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,117 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 13,503 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $204 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | UH | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 25,372 students)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or UH?
- University of Houston is 60.3% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus than University of Houston ($20,937.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ($14,056 vs. $16,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Main Campus are 6.3% lower than costs at University of Houston ($9,800 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than University of Houston (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 7.9% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($11,457 vs. $10,621)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 36 points higher than at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (1118)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (25)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UH (3.46)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than UH (66.2%)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or UH? 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 UH and Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is higher than University of Houston (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $5,700 more per year than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $53,300)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,500)
- UH graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates. ($204 vs. $211)
- More Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/