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UO Portland State University Colorado State University of Missouri-Kansas City Western Washington University UNT University of Portland OIT Missouri State University-Springfield Washington State UW-Seattle UT Arlington| Wichita State University | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | OSU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 88% |
Admission |
WSU | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
WSU | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 41% | ||
Campus |
WSU | OSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or OSU?
- Oregon State University is 52.2% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($10,425.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at OSU than Wichita State University ($31,200.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than OSU ($13,553 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 12.9% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($12,610 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than Wichita State University (88% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($9,260 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Oregon State University (1113) is 24 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming OSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than OSU (82.5%)
WSU vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or OSU? 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 OSU and WSU.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than Wichita State University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/