| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. OU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#172 in National Universities #3 in Oklahoma Colleges | Rankings* | #115 in National Universities #2 in Oklahoma 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 Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,110 Oklahoma Residents $25,630 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,797 Oklahoma Residents $27,377 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,092 Oklahoma Residents $24,595 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,353 Oklahoma Residents $26,142 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,582 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,025 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,238 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter75.04% | Acceptance Rate | Easier76.60% |
| Lower26.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.33% |
| 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 High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller27,278 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,851 |
| Smaller22,364 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger23,329 |
| Smaller4,914 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,522 |
| Smaller3,795 | Online Student Population | Larger4,842 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| 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: 6,417) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,220) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,534 | Number of faculty | 1,700 |
| Lower$96,820 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,798 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.