College comparison

Oregon State University vs Washington State

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	Washington State Pullman, WA
Acceptance rateOregon State University is more selective	77%	87%
SAT (25–75)	1140–1400	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	30,743	21,099
Avg net price	$19,604	$14,971
Median earnings (10 yr)Washington State reports higher median earnings	$64,010	$68,905
Graduation rate	70%	61%
Median debt	$21,221	$19,500
Economic mobility	1.6%	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

Oregon State University is more selective: Oregon State University's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and Washington State University's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1140–1400 at Oregon State University and — at Washington 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.