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Overview |
OSU-Oklahoma City | OU | ||
| Location | Oklahoma City, OK | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,134 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osuokc.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU-Oklahoma City | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,119 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,904 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,534 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,347 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 99% |
Admission |
OSU-Oklahoma City | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
OSU-Oklahoma City | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU-Oklahoma City | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $206 |
Diversity |
OSU-Oklahoma City | OU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
OSU-Oklahoma City | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 48% | ||
Campus |
OSU-Oklahoma City | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than OSU-Oklahoma City based on total student enrollment (29,145 students vs. 4,134 students)
OSU-Oklahoma City vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU-Oklahoma City or OU?
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is 62.6% more expensive to attend than OSU-Oklahoma City for in-state tuition ($5,070.00 vs. $3,119.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.7% higher at OU than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($22,140.00 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 OU ($5,347 vs. $19,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City are 140.5% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($5,534 vs. $13,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 58.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($10,830 vs. $6,822)
Which college is harder to get into, OSU-Oklahoma City or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or OSU-Oklahoma City .
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at OSU-Oklahoma City (2.8)
OSU-Oklahoma City vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU-Oklahoma City 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 OSU-Oklahoma City.
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $21,500 more per year than OSU-Oklahoma City graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $37,800)
- Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,000)
- OSU-Oklahoma City graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($155 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU-Oklahoma City students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/