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Tahlequah, OK · Weatherford, OK
| Northeastern State University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,710/yr | $14,459/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,598/yr | $10,987/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,367 | $15,954 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,827/yr | $10,094/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,612/yr | $12,069/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,188/yr | $17,500/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,511/yr | $19,595/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $184/mo | $169/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,120/yr | $7,634/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,854/yr | $8,162/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,318/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,112/yr | $8,746/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,551/yr | $23,334/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,810/yr | $8,469/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,290/yr | $8,499/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 45% | 39% |
| Students taking federal loans | 36% | 31% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 100% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 866–1136 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1049 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–23 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–23 · Math 16–22 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,386 | 1,689 |
| Students accepted | 1,375 | 1,689 |
| Students who enrolled | 666 | 736 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 48% | 44% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 5% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 73% | 78% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| 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) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 35% | 40% |
| Freshmen who come back | 61% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $45,379/yr | $45,744/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,117–$63,320 | $26,790–$68,999 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 50% | 49% |
| White students graduating | 39% | 46% |
| Black students graduating | 22% | 28% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 35% | 21% |
| Asian students graduating | 20% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,207/yr | $42,896/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 21% | 27% |
| Pell students who graduate | 30% | 30% |
| First-gen students who finish | 44% | 38% |
| Low-income students who finish | 43% | 36% |
| Students who transfer out | 19% | 17% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,103/yr | $46,753/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Psychology 14% · Education 12% | Health Professions 39% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Health Professions — 39% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 12% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Optometry — $106,097/yr | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $120,944/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,772 | 3,514 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,640 | 839 |
| Average professor pay | $8,084/mo | $7,875/mo |
| Full-time professors | 74% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $30,816 | $41,302 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Weatherford, OK |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1851 | 1901 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.9% | 2% |
| Men | 38% | 38% |
| Women | 62% | 62% |
| White students | 40% | 60% |
| Black students | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.8% | 14% |
| Asian students | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 11% |
| Other / not reported | 24% | 6.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 42% | 41% |
| Part-time students | 24% | 16% |
| Students age 25+ | 31% | 21% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,563/yr | $10,504/yr |
| Endowment | $44.7M | $38.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,194 | 1,372 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,200/yr | $3,200/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,294/yr | $4,210/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 314 | 337 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.3M | $1.5M |
| Athletics budget | $6.1M | $6.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.1M | $6.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $53,246 | $106,913 |
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.