| USAO vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus |
#209 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #13 in Oklahoma Colleges | Rankings* | #172 in National Universities #3 in Oklahoma Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | 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$9,000 Oklahoma Residents $20,190 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,110 Oklahoma Residents $25,630 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $9,092 Oklahoma Residents $24,595 Out-of-State |
| More$12,524 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,582 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,200 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,150 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter65.82% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.04% |
| Favorable35.66% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.91% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,027 | Total Enrollment | Larger27,278 |
| Smaller1,027 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger22,364 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 4,914 |
| Smaller31 | Online Student Population | Larger3,795 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower44% | Graduate Rate | Higher68% |
| Higher17% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| Lower66% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 536) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,286) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,670) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,550) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 87 | Number of faculty | 1,534 |
| Lower$56,892 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$96,820 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.