College comparison

California State University-Northridge 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	California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA	Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
Acceptance rateOregon State University is more selective	93%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1140–1400
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	32,691	30,743
Avg net price	$7,021	$19,604
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Northridge, CA	Corvallis, OR

Quick answers

Is California State University-Northridge or Oregon State University harder to get into?

Oregon State University is more selective: California State University-Northridge's acceptance rate is approximately 93% and Oregon State University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California State University-Northridge vs Oregon State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California State University-Northridge 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.