College comparison

California State University-Northridge vs Oklahoma

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	Oklahoma Norman, OK
Acceptance rateUniversity of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is more selective	93%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1140–1330
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	32,691	22,734
Avg net price	$7,021	$15,300
Median earnings (10 yr)Oklahoma reports higher median earnings	$59,115	$63,126
Graduation rate	57%	75%
Median debt	$13,872	$20,654
Economic mobility	6.3%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is California State University-Northridge or University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus harder to get into?

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

What SAT score do you need for California State University-Northridge vs University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California State University-Northridge and 1140–1330 at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. 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.