- Both University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (OU) and University of Kansas (KU) are public.
- OU is located in Norman, OK and KU is located in Lawrence, KS.
- KU has more expensive tuition of $29,412 than OU ($26,665).
- OU has tighter acceptance rate of 74.00% than KU (93.38%).
- OU has higher SAT scores of 1,220 than KU (1,210).
- OU is larger with 28,308 students than KU (26,708 students).
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus View More Rivals | University of Kansas View More Rivals | |
| #73 in National Universities #1 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #206 in National Universities #8 in Kansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Norman, OK | Location | Lawrence, KS |
OU| Known as | KU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,595 Oklahoma residents $26,665 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,700 Kansas residents $29,412 out-of-state |
| $9,082 Oklahoma residents $25,342 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,574 Kansas residents $26,236 out-of-state |
| $10,069 | Financial Aid | $10,373 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 74.00% | Acceptance Rate | 93.38% |
| 38.80% | Yield | 30.59% |
| 1,220 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 28,308 | Total Students | 26,708 |
| 21,282 | Undergraduate | 19,241 |
| 7,026 | Graduate | 7,467 |
| 4,049 | Online Enrollment | 2,593 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $61,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,417) $10,560 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,488) $6,222 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,302 Full-time 279 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,383 Full-time 269 Part-time |
| 5,183 Full-time 440 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,137 Full-time 804 Part-time |
| $93,350 for Faculties $55,687 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,353 for Faculties $62,658 Part-time |