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Alva, OK · Durant, OK
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $10,104/yr | $8,039/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $6,439/yr | $5,193/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,355 | $17,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $7,828/yr | $6,333/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,539/yr | $8,247/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $12,638/yr | $13,275/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $16,065/yr | $13,570/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $184/mo | $180/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $5,720/yr | $7,760/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $5,720/yr | $8,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,800/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,250/yr | $3,216/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $18,672/yr | $18,594/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,970/yr | $7,530/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $11,664/yr | $16,740/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 41% | 42% |
| Students taking federal loans | 37% | 31% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 65% | 76% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 803–1036 | 980–1186 |
| SAT average | 1003 | 1087 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 16–21 | 18–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 15–21 · Math 15–19 | English 17–24 · Math 16–23 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,293 | 1,221 |
| Students accepted | 859 | 981 |
| Students who enrolled | 340 | 530 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 40% | 54% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 15% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 74% | 68% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required | Required |
| College-prep program | Not considered | 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 | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 30% | 32% |
| Freshmen who come back | 65% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,358/yr | $45,079/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $25,137–$62,641 | $28,093–$64,424 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 35% | 40% |
| White students graduating | 36% | 35% |
| Black students graduating | 15% | 23% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 28% | 25% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $39,997/yr | $40,734/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 67% | 66% |
| Graduate on time | 22% | 24% |
| Pell students who graduate | 25% | 27% |
| First-gen students who finish | 34% | 38% |
| Low-income students who finish | 32% | 35% |
| Students who transfer out | 18% | 32% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $43,114/yr | $42,333/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Health Professions 13% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 17% · Engineering Technologies 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 13% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 12% of degrees | Engineering Technologies — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 11% of degrees | Family & Consumer Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $65,335/yr | Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering — $85,167/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,498 | 3,018 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 25 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 292 | 2,627 |
| Average professor pay | $7,182/mo | $7,173/mo |
| Full-time professors | 56% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $39,030 | $32,051 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Alva, OK | Durant, OK |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1897 | 1909 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| Men | 42% | 42% |
| Women | 58% | 58% |
| White students | 60% | 53% |
| Black students | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 15% | 9.7% |
| Asian students | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 17% |
| Other / not reported | 11% | 12% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 43% | 44% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 25% |
| Students age 25+ | 15% | 34% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,667/yr | $7,498/yr |
| Endowment | $38.3M | $39.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 886 | 625 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $2,020/yr | $2,970/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,680/yr | $3,760/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 17 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| 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 | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| 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 II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 543 | 372 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.7M | $2.1M |
| Athletics budget | $6.6M | $6.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.8M | $6.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $115,673 | $25,557 |
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, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.