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Lamar University University of Houston-Downtown SFASU Tarleton Texas State UNT UCO-Central TAMUK Texas A&M UH A&M Commerce UTSA| Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City | Sam Houston State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OSU-Oklahoma City | SHSU | ||
| Location | Oklahoma City, OK | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,340 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osuokc.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU-Oklahoma City | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,119 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,904 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,534 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,015 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,281 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 73% |
Admission |
OSU-Oklahoma City | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OSU-Oklahoma City | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU-Oklahoma City | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
OSU-Oklahoma City | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
OSU-Oklahoma City | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
OSU-Oklahoma City | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than OSU-Oklahoma City based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 4,340 students)
OSU-Oklahoma City vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU-Oklahoma City or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 87.8% more expensive to attend than OSU-Oklahoma City for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $3,119.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at SHSU than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($15,648.00 vs. $8,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City than SHSU ($7,015 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City are 97.1% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($5,534 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sam Houston State University than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (73% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 98.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($10,499 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, OSU-Oklahoma City or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or OSU-Oklahoma City .
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at OSU-Oklahoma City (2.8)
OSU-Oklahoma City vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU-Oklahoma City or SHSU? 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 SHSU and OSU-Oklahoma City.
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $10,000 more per year than OSU-Oklahoma City graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,800)
- Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- OSU-Oklahoma City graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU-Oklahoma City students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/