Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (Oklahoma State) vs. Baylor University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Twelve Conference

  • Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (Oklahoma State) is a public school while Baylor University is a private school.
  • Oklahoma State is located in Stillwater, OK and Baylor University is located in Waco, TX.
  • Baylor University has more expensive tuition of $54,844 than Oklahoma State ($25,754).
  • Baylor University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than Oklahoma State (74.28%).
  • Baylor University has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than Oklahoma State (1,130).
  • Oklahoma State is larger with 25,372 students than Baylor University (20,709 students).
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

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#170 in National Universities
#6 in Oklahoma
Rankings#97 in National Universities
#4 in Texas
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Stillwater, OKLocationWaco, TX
Oklahoma StateKnown as
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$10,234 Oklahoma residents
$25,754 out-of-state
Undergraduate$54,844
$9,092 Oklahoma residents
$24,595 out-of-state
Graduate$41,130
$10,124Financial Aid$26,225
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$50
74.28%Acceptance Rate38.95%
41.67%Yield22.99%
1,130 SAT, 23 ACTTest Scores1,320 SAT, 30 ACT
Student Population
25,372Total Students20,709
20,786Undergraduate15,213
4,586Graduate5,496
2,990Online Enrollment2,920
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
64%Graduation Rate81%
13%Transfer-out Rate
83%Retention Rate90%
$55,300Average Earning after Graduation$58,400
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,286)
$5,096 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768)
$7,340 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,247 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
1,254 Full-time
167 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,084 Full-time
437 Part-time
4,886 Full-time
616 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,927 Full-time
482 Part-time
$85,479 for Faculties
$52,530 Part-time
Average Salary$96,056 for Faculties
$79,946 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023