- Both University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) and Northeastern State University (NSU) 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).
| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma View More Rivals | Northeastern State University View More Rivals | |
| #215 in Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #10 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Chickasha, OK | Location | Tahlequah, OK |
USAO| Known as | NSU | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,000 Oklahoma residents $20,190 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,513 Oklahoma residents $16,633 out-of-state |
| Graduate | $5,552 Oklahoma residents $11,537 out-of-state | |
| $11,315 | Financial Aid | $7,099 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 52.14% | Acceptance Rate | 95.69% |
| 36.98% | Yield | 50.12% |
| 1,035 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,000 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 825 | Total Students | 6,702 |
| 825 | Undergraduate | 5,242 |
| 0 | Graduate | 1,460 |
| 11 | Online Enrollment | 2,562 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 37% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $36,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 536) $3,330 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,194) $4,234 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 46 Full-time | Number of Faculties | 285 Full-time 131 Part-time |
| 136 Full-time 54 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 807 Full-time 166 Part-time |
| $51,708 for Faculties $41,935 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,691 for Faculties $40,018 Part-time |