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UT Dallas Texas A&M UTSA Michigan SMU UT Arlington Florida Rice Purdue UW-Seattle UH UC Berkeley| University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | The University of Texas at Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OU | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,145 | 53,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,070 | $11,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $42,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,310 | $14,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,900 | $18,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,830 | $12,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 47% |
Admission |
OU | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,337 | 66,109 | ||
| Admitted | 17,097 | 19,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 29.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 48.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1230/1490 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OU | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $230 |
Diversity |
OU | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OU | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 9% | ||
Campus |
OU | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (53,082 students vs. 29,145 students)
OU vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or UT Austin?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 130.3% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($11,678.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at UT Austin than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($42,778.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than OU ($18,036 vs. $19,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 6.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($13,310 vs. $14,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than The University of Texas at Austin (99% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Austin students is 11.4% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,060 vs. $10,830)
OU vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or OU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 93 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than UT Austin (29.1%)
OU vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and OU.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $9,300 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $59,300)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,250)
- OU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($206 vs. $230)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/