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Overview |
OU | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 59% |
Admission |
OU | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
OU | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $193 |
Diversity |
OU | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
OU | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 6% | ||
Campus |
OU | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 28,308 students)
OU vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Texas A&M?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 89.8% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($9,339.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Texas A&M than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($36,239.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than OU ($20,375 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 36.6% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($11,550 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Texas A&M University College Station (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 16.3% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,278 vs. $10,561)
OU vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU 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 OU .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 8 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Texas A&M (62.6%)
OU vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU 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 OU.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $6,300 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $59,300)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/