University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (OU) vs CUNY Graduate Center

Envision yourself pursuing higher education in either the vibrant heart of Oklahoma or the bustling epicenter of New York City. The University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus and CUNY Graduate School and University Center stand as distinct beacons of academic excellence, each offering a unique educational experience. While both institutions share a commitment to providing quality education, they differ in several key aspects. Delve into our comprehensive comparison table to discover the nuances that set these universities apart, from their acceptance rates and popular majors to student body demographics and graduation rates. Whether you seek a traditional college town atmosphere or the energy of an urban landscape, this side-by-side analysis will guide you towards the institution that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	CUNY Graduate School and University Center	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Overview
Location	New York, New York	Norman, Oklahoma
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		89.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	85.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1150 - 1340
ACT range	N/A	23 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		21.0%
Students submitting ACT score		52.0%
Total number of applicants		17,318
Total number of admissions given out		14,760
Admitted students who chose to enroll		4,582
Yield rate		31.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,725 Out of state: $39,675	In state: $31,293 Out of state: $47,097
Average net price		$22,022
Tuition	In state: $6,930 Out of state: $14,880	In state: $4,920 Out of state: $20,724
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $6,768 Meal plan: $4,932
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

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

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,748 Men 25.7% Women 74.3%	21,152 Men 48.8% Women 51.2%
Graduate students	6,269 Men 36.6% Women 63.4%	6,890 Men 45.2% Women 54.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	10.8%	5.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	111	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	Health Professions Business Psychology Social Sciences Computer and Information Science	Engineering Business Liberal Arts Communication and Journalism Legal Profession
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	75.8%
Dropout rate	N/A	22.4%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $96,611 Year 2: $99,517 Year 3: $116,628 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $94,707 Year 2: $88,786 Year 3: $98,066 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $71,335 Year 2: $70,176 Year 3: $88,597 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,948 Year 2: $80,964 Year 3: $88,072 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $80,432 Research and Experimental Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $65,889 Year 3: $77,449 Anthropology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,942 Year 3: $74,472 Sociology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $65,441 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,843 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $59,803 Journalism (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,716 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $56,736	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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