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Overview |
OU | UNT | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
OU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $206 |
Diversity |
OU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OU | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 28,308 students)
OU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 68.6% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at OU than University of North Texas ($21,488.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than OU ($15,283 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 51.6% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($10,412 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of North Texas (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 15.3% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($10,561 vs. $9,159)
OU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or OU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 111 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming OU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than OU (72.9%)
OU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or UNT? 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 UNT and OU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than University of North Texas (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $12,300 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas and OU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,000 vs. $20,000)
- University of North Texas and OU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($206 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/