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Texas A&M TCU SMU Arkansas Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Texas Tech Alabama Texas State| University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | Baylor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OU | Baylor | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 20,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $51,738 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $51,738 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $13,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $45,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $22,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
OU | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 40,753 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 18,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 1230/1410 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OU | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
OU | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
OU | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 43% | ||
Campus |
OU | Baylor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Baylor based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 20,709 students)
OU vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Baylor?
- Baylor University is 951.6% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.8% higher at Baylor than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($51,738.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Baylor ($22,601 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baylor University are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($13,587 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Baylor University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 113.5% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($22,553 vs. $10,561)
OU vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or OU .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 35 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Baylor (45.9%)
OU vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or Baylor? 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 Baylor and OU.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $3,100 more per year than Baylor graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $56,200)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- OU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/