College comparison

Oregon State University vs Oregon

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	Oregon Eugene, OR
Acceptance rateOregon State University is more selective	77%	88%
SAT (25–75)	1140–1400	1130–1360
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	30,743	20,497
Avg net price	$19,604	$22,182
Median earnings (10 yr)Oregon State University reports higher median earnings	$64,010	$61,324
Graduation rate	70%	72%
Median debt	$21,221	$20,139
Economic mobility	1.6%	1.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

Oregon State University is more selective: Oregon State University's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and University of Oregon's is approximately 88% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1140–1400 at Oregon State University and 1130–1360 at University of Oregon. 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.