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Overview |
WSU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Stillwater, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 25,372 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #385 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | okstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $5,417 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $20,937 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $9,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $16,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $10,621 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
WSU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 19,117 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 13,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 34.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
WSU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 35% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (25,372 students vs. 23,630 students)
WSU vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
- Wayne State University is 138.7% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at WSU than Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($29,622.00 vs. $20,937.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ($15,347 vs. $16,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Main Campus are 15.5% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($9,800 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than Wayne State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma State University Main Campus students is 0.2% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($10,621 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma State University Main Campus (1118) is 48 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (70.6%)
WSU vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus? 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is higher than Wayne State University (62% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn on average $2,300 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $51,000)
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,758 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,258)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/