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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech Texas A&M UT Arlington UT Austin Arkansas UTSA Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus LSU Rice| University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OU | UH | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,145 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,070 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,310 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,900 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,830 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
OU | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,337 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 17,097 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
OU | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $204 |
Diversity |
OU | UH | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OU | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OU | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 29,145 students)
OU vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or UH?
- University of Houston is 71.3% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at OU than University of Houston ($22,140.00 vs. $21,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than OU ($13,738 vs. $19,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 22.9% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($10,830 vs. $13,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of Houston (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 6.7% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($11,551 vs. $10,830)
OU vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or OU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 50 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming OU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UH (26)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UH (3.46)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than UH (69.5%)
OU vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or UH? 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 UH and OU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than University of Houston (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $300 more per year than UH graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $59,000)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,000)
- UH graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($204 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/