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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State SWOSU ECSU NWOSU ECU Salem State University| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | RIC | ||
| Location | Durant, OK | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,794 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | se.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,600 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,810 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,760 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,064 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,436 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,221 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 981 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 860/1160 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,506 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $219 |
Diversity |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 28% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (5,794 students vs. 5,767 students)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 43.7% more expensive to attend than Southeastern Oklahoma State University for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at RIC than Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($25,014.00 vs. $15,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than RIC ($8,064 vs. $11,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 76.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($7,760 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Oklahoma State University students is 49.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($10,436 vs. $6,998)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Southeastern Oklahoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (970) is 57 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (80.3%)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or RIC? 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 RIC and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,100)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,694 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($15,506 vs. $21,200)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($160 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern Oklahoma State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/