- Both Northeastern State University (NSU) and University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) are public.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- USAO has more expensive tuition of $20,190 than NSU ($16,633).
- USAO has tighter acceptance rate of 52.14% than NSU (95.69%).
- USAO has higher SAT scores of 1,035 than NSU (1,000).
- NSU is larger with 6,702 students than USAO (825 students).
Northeastern State University View More Rivals | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #215 in Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Tahlequah, OK | Location | Chickasha, OK |
NSU| Known as | USAO | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,513 Oklahoma residents $16,633 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,000 Oklahoma residents $20,190 out-of-state |
| $5,552 Oklahoma residents $11,537 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $7,099 | Financial Aid | $11,315 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $40 |
| 95.69% | Acceptance Rate | 52.14% |
| 50.12% | Yield | 36.98% |
| 1,000 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,035 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,702 | Total Students | 825 |
| 5,242 | Undergraduate | 825 |
| 1,460 | Graduate | 0 |
| 2,562 | Online Enrollment | 11 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 40% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 60% |
| $41,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $36,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,194) $4,234 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 536) $3,330 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 | 46 Full-time |
| 807 Full-time 166 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 136 Full-time 54 Part-time |
| $64,691 for Faculties $40,018 Part-time | Average Salary | $51,708 for Faculties $41,935 Part-time |