- Both Northeastern State University (NSU) and University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (OU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- OU has more expensive tuition of $26,665 than NSU ($16,633).
- OU has tighter acceptance rate of 74.00% than NSU (95.69%).
- OU has higher SAT scores of 1,220 than NSU (1,000).
- OU is larger with 28,308 students than NSU (6,702 students).
Northeastern State University View More Rivals | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #73 in National Universities #1 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Tahlequah, OK | Location | Norman, OK |
NSU| Known as | OU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,513 Oklahoma residents $16,633 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,595 Oklahoma residents $26,665 out-of-state |
| $5,552 Oklahoma residents $11,537 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,082 Oklahoma residents $25,342 out-of-state |
| $7,099 | Financial Aid | $10,069 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 95.69% | Acceptance Rate | 74.00% |
| 50.12% | Yield | 38.80% |
| 1,000 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,702 | Total Students | 28,308 |
| 5,242 | Undergraduate | 21,282 |
| 1,460 | Graduate | 7,026 |
| 2,562 | Online Enrollment | 4,049 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $41,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,194) $4,234 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,417) $10,560 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 285 Full-time 131 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,302 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 807 Full-time 166 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,183 Full-time 440 Part-time |
| $64,691 for Faculties $40,018 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,350 for Faculties $55,687 Part-time |