College comparison

BYU vs Oregon State University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	BYU Provo, UT	Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
Acceptance rateBrigham Young University is more selective	68%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1270–1460	1140–1400
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	32,952	30,743
Avg net price	$15,564	$19,604
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public
Location	Provo, UT	Corvallis, OR

Quick answers

Is Brigham Young University or Oregon State University harder to get into?

Brigham Young University is more selective: Brigham Young University's acceptance rate is approximately 68% and Oregon State University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Brigham Young University vs Oregon State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1270–1460 at Brigham Young University and 1140–1400 at Oregon State University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.