- Baylor University is a private school while University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (OU) is a public school.
- Baylor University is located in Waco, TX and OU is located in Norman, OK.
- Baylor University has more expensive tuition of $54,844 than OU ($26,665).
- Baylor University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than OU (74.00%).
- Baylor University has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than OU (1,220).
- OU is larger with 28,308 students than Baylor University (20,709 students).
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| #97 in National Universities #4 in Texas | Rankings | #73 in National Universities #1 in Oklahoma |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Waco, TX | Location | Norman, OK |
| Known as | OU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $54,844 | Undergraduate | $9,595 Oklahoma residents $26,665 out-of-state |
| $41,130 | Graduate | $9,082 Oklahoma residents $25,342 out-of-state |
| $26,225 | Financial Aid | $10,069 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 38.95% | Acceptance Rate | 74.00% |
| 22.99% | Yield | 38.80% |
| 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,709 | Total Students | 28,308 |
| 15,213 | Undergraduate | 21,282 |
| 5,496 | Graduate | 7,026 |
| 2,920 | Online Enrollment | 4,049 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 90% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $58,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) $7,340 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,417) $10,560 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,247 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,084 Full-time 437 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,302 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 2,927 Full-time 482 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,183 Full-time 440 Part-time |
| $96,056 for Faculties $79,946 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,350 for Faculties $55,687 Part-time |