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Overview |
WSU | OU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
WSU | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $206 |
Diversity |
WSU | OU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
WSU | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or OU?
- Wichita State University is 39.2% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at OU than Wichita State University ($21,488.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than OU ($13,553 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 25.1% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,610 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Wichita State University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 48.5% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($10,561 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 115 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming OU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than OU (72.9%)
WSU vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or OU? 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 OU and WSU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Wichita State University (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $15,500 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $43,800)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- OU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU 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/