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Overview |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | OU | ||
| Location | Stillwater, OK | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,043 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okstate.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,417 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,937 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,291 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,459 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,612 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 13,910 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.6% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $206 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | OU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (29,145 students vs. 26,043 students)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or OU?
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus is 6.8% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($5,417.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at OU than Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($22,140.00 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 OU ($18,291 vs. $19,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Main Campus are 17.8% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($11,300 vs. $13,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Oklahoma State University Main Campus (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 14.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($10,830 vs. $9,459)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 86 points higher than at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (1118)
- Incoming OU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (25)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (3.63)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (70.9%)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Oklahoma State University Main Campus (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $6,000 more per year than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $53,300)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- OU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/