| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. KU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#172 in National Universities #3 in Oklahoma Colleges | Rankings* | #248 in National Universities #4 in Kansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,110 Oklahoma Residents $25,630 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,102 Kansas Residents $30,432 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,092 Oklahoma Residents $24,595 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,971 Kansas Residents $27,146 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,582 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,731 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,190 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter75.04% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.48% |
| Favorable26.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.46% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller27,278 | Total Enrollment | Larger29,792 |
| Larger22,364 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,085 |
| Smaller4,914 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,707 |
| Larger3,795 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,126 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Lower10% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher21% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,286) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,488) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,914) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,534 | Number of faculty | 3,080 |
| Lower$96,820 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,164 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.