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UT Austin UO Baylor Texas Tech OU UT Dallas Portland State University UNT Texas State UH TCU SMU| Oregon State University | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OSU | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Corvallis, OR | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,622 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oregonstate.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,145 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,315 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,075 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,868 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,922 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 61% |
Admission |
OSU | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 22,886 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OSU | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $193 |
Diversity |
OSU | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
OSU | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
OSU | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than OSU based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 35,622 students)
OSU vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU or Texas A&M?
- Oregon State University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($11,145.00 vs. $9,199.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Texas A&M than Oregon State University ($36,428.00 vs. $33,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than OSU ($21,610 vs. $21,868)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 14.6% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($13,154 vs. $15,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than Texas A&M University College Station (89% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 17% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($11,607 vs. $9,922)
OSU vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OSU or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or OSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 99 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at OSU (3.61)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Texas A&M (63.2%)
OSU vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and OSU.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Oregon State University (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $11,700 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $53,900)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,500)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($193 vs. $242)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/