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Overview |
OU | Penn State | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
OU | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
OU | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $277 |
Diversity |
OU | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
OU | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 40% | ||
Campus |
OU | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 28,308 students)
OU vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 273.3% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at Penn State than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($35,946.00 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 Penn State ($22,601 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 23.8% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,744 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 4.9% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($10,561 vs. $10,066)
OU vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or OU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 2 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming OU students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Penn State (27)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Penn State (55.2%)
OU vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or Penn State? 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 Penn State and OU.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $55,300)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $6,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,818)
- OU graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($206 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/