College comparison

Oregon State University vs CU Boulder

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	Oregon State University Corvallis, OR	CU Boulder Boulder, CO
Acceptance rateOregon State University is more selective	77%	78%
SAT (25–75)	1140–1400	1240–1430
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	30,743	31,939
Avg net price	$19,604	$25,346
Median earnings (10 yr)CU Boulder reports higher median earnings	$64,010	$69,738
Graduation rate	70%	74%
Median debt	$21,221	$19,500
Economic mobility	1.6%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Oregon State University or University of Colorado Boulder harder to get into?

Oregon State University is more selective: Oregon State University's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and University of Colorado Boulder's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Oregon State University vs University of Colorado Boulder?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1140–1400 at Oregon State University and 1240–1430 at University of Colorado Boulder. 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.