KU vs. OU
The following statements compare University of Kansas and University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- KU's tuition ($29,412) is more expensive than OU ($26,665).
- OU's acceptance rate (76.54%) is lower than KU (88.20%).
- KU has higher yield (31.01%) than OU (30.40%).
- OU's SAT score (1,220) is higher than KU (1,160).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
- OU (29,145 students) is larger than KU (28,406 students) with more enrolled students.
- KU ($10,731) has higher amount of financial aid than OU ($10,025).
- OU's graduation rate (75%) is higher than KU (69%).

University of Kansas
Public, 4 years • Lawrence, KS #206 National Universities, #8 in Kansas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,700 In-State
$29,412 out-of-state
$29,412 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,731
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
88.20% Acceptance Rate
31.01% Yield
Enrollment
20,696 Undergraduate
7,710 Graduate
2,860 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,643 Faculties (full-time)
8,958 Staffs (full-time)
$95,353 Faculty Salary
$62,658 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,378 annual charge
-6,208 capacity

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Public, 4 years • Norman, OK #73 National Universities, #1 in Oklahoma more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,595 In-State
$26,665 out-of-state
$26,665 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,025
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
76.54% Acceptance Rate
30.40% Yield
Enrollment
22,025 Undergraduate
7,120 Graduate
4,371 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,410 Faculties (full-time)
5,529 Staffs (full-time)
$93,350 Faculty Salary
$55,687 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,620 annual charge
-6,340 capacity
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