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Tahlequah, OK · Stillwater, OK
| Northeastern State University | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,710/yr | $17,447/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,598/yr | $12,243/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,367 | $20,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,827/yr | $12,314/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,612/yr | $15,893/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,188/yr | $21,896/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,511/yr | $24,711/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $184/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,120/yr | $11,230/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,854/yr | $12,510/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,350/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,112/yr | $5,610/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,551/yr | $28,290/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,810/yr | $10,234/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,290/yr | $25,754/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 45% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 36% | 37% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 100% | 75% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 866–1136 | 1040–1250 |
| SAT average | 1049 | 1150 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–23 | 20–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–23 · Math 16–22 | English 19–26 · Math 18–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,386 | 19,612 |
| Students accepted | 1,375 | 13,910 |
| Students who enrolled | 666 | 4,670 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 48% | 34% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 5% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 73% | 69% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 35% | 68% |
| Freshmen who come back | 61% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $45,379/yr | $57,413/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,117–$63,320 | $37,402–$84,788 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 50% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 39% | 72% |
| Black students graduating | 22% | 46% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 35% | 65% |
| Asian students graduating | 20% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,207/yr | $46,855/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 21% | 52% |
| Pell students who graduate | 30% | 55% |
| First-gen students who finish | 44% | 52% |
| Low-income students who finish | 43% | 49% |
| Students who transfer out | 19% | 10% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,103/yr | $53,121/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Psychology 14% · Education 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Agriculture & Veterinary Science 10% · Engineering 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 14% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 12% of degrees | Engineering — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Optometry — $106,097/yr | Veterinary Medicine — $103,575/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 26% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,772 | 21,773 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,640 | 4,914 |
| Average professor pay | $8,084/mo | $10,704/mo |
| Full-time professors | 74% | 86% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $30,816 | $48,983 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Stillwater, OK |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1851 | 1890 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.9% | 1.4% |
| Men | 38% | 47% |
| Women | 62% | 53% |
| White students | 40% | 66% |
| Black students | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.8% | 10% |
| Asian students | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 11% |
| Other / not reported | 24% | 5.1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 42% | 29% |
| Part-time students | 24% | 8.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 31% | 8.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,563/yr | $10,663/yr |
| Endowment | $44.7M | $603.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,194 | 6,417 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,200/yr | $5,250/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,294/yr | $4,850/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 314 | 477 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.3M | $7.4M |
| Athletics budget | $6.1M | $153.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.1M | $153.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $53,246 | $2.5M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.