College comparison

Colorado State University-Fort Collins 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	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO	Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
Acceptance rateOregon State University is more selective	89%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1140–1400
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	25,538	30,743
Avg net price	$21,279	$19,604
Median earnings (10 yr)Oregon State University reports higher median earnings	$60,543	$64,010
Graduation rate	67%	70%
Median debt	$20,000	$21,221
Economic mobility	—	1.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Colorado State University-Fort Collins or Oregon State University harder to get into?

Oregon State University is more selective: Colorado State University-Fort Collins's acceptance rate is approximately 89% and Oregon State University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Colorado State University-Fort Collins vs Oregon State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Colorado State University-Fort Collins 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.