University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (OU) vs BYU–Provo

When it comes to higher education, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus and Brigham Young University stand out as two distinct institutions with unique offerings. With an acceptance rate of 62% and a diverse student body, OU-Norman offers a vibrant and inclusive campus experience. On the other hand, BYU, with its 50% acceptance rate and strong emphasis on religious values, fosters a tight-knit community among its students. While both universities excel in various academic disciplines, OU-Norman is renowned for its programs in engineering, business, and health sciences, while BYU shines in fields like education, nursing, and performing arts. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these universities, including their graduation rates, popular majors, and student demographics, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Brigham Young University	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Overview
Location	Provo, Utah	Norman, Oklahoma
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	89.0%	89.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Mormon

Admission
Acceptance rate	59.2%	85.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1220 - 1440	1150 - 1340
ACT range	26 - 32	23 - 29
Students submitting SAT score	20.0%	21.0%
Students submitting ACT score	76.0%	52.0%
Total number of applicants	11,608	17,318
Total number of admissions given out	6,870	14,760
Admitted students who chose to enroll	5,413	4,582
Yield rate	78.8%	31.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$20,146	In state: $31,293 Out of state: $47,097
Average net price	$13,432	$22,022
Tuition	$6,120	In state: $4,920 Out of state: $20,724
Room & board	$8,048	Room/dormitory: $6,768 Meal plan: $4,932
Available payment plans		Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	48.0% Average amount $5,867	100.0% Average amount $10,298
Students receiving federal student loan	10.0% Average amount $5,278	37.0% Average amount $5,372
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $9,371	9.0% Average amount $15,502

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	31,642 Men 48.7% Women 51.3%	21,152 Men 48.8% Women 51.2%
Graduate students	3,169 Men 54.4% Women 45.6%	6,890 Men 45.2% Women 54.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.6%	5.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	7,073	6,405
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Engineering Education Health Professions Computer and Information Science	Engineering Business Liberal Arts Communication and Journalism Legal Profession
Students to faculty ratio	21:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	76.8%	75.8%
Dropout rate	15.6%	22.4%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $122,288 Year 2: $119,642 Year 3: $131,537 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,326 Year 2: $87,604 Year 3: $103,770 Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $91,071 Year 2: $86,498 Year 3: $103,443 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $82,667 Year 2: $83,848 Year 3: $99,723 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $83,177 Year 3: $95,117 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $82,340 Year 2: $83,177 Year 3: $93,220 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,754 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $88,329 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,199 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $86,347 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,287 Year 2: $75,989 Year 3: $85,287 Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,484 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $83,356	Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $109,333 Year 2: $114,892 Year 3: $127,262 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $112,154 Year 2: $118,296 Year 3: $122,093 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $111,425 Year 2: $107,694 Year 3: $107,979 Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,626 Year 2: $91,017 Year 3: $99,981 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $103,025 Year 2: $95,473 Year 3: $99,412 Psychology, General (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $94,408 Year 3: $98,563 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $90,890 Year 2: $89,746 Year 3: $98,170 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,548 Year 2: $64,990 Year 3: $90,680 Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,265 Year 2: $70,176 Year 3: $80,297 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,700 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $80,055

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