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Overview |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | SHSU | ||
| Location | Durant, OK | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,479 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #944 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | se.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,450 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,360 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,250 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,004 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,181 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 915 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 679 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.1% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1120 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,506 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $222 |
Diversity |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Southeastern Oklahoma State University based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 5,479 students)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or SHSU?
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at SHSU than Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($15,648.00 vs. $15,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than SHSU ($10,004 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 50.5% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($7,250 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Sam Houston State University (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 46.2% larger than aid received Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($10,499 vs. $7,181)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Southeastern Oklahoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 27 points higher than at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (970)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (74.2%)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (50% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,100)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,994 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($15,506 vs. $21,500)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($160 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern Oklahoma State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/