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Overview |
Salem State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Durant, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 5,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #937 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | se.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $7,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $8,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $10,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $15,506 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $160 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Salem State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Southeastern Oklahoma State University based on total student enrollment (6,239 students vs. 5,794 students)
Salem State University vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University is 625.3% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($6,600.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.3% higher at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Salem State University ($15,810.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Salem State University ($8,064 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 111.1% lower than costs at Salem State University ($7,760 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Oklahoma State University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($10,436 vs. $8,241)
Salem State University vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Southeastern Oklahoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern Oklahoma State University or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (80.3%)
Salem State University vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Southeastern Oklahoma State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $39,100)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $8,494 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($15,506 vs. $24,000)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($160 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern Oklahoma State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/