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Overview |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Durant, OK | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,479 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #944 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | se.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,450 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,360 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,250 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,004 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,181 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 79% |
Admission |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 915 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 679 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.1% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.21 | ||
| 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 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,506 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $204 |
Diversity |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Southeastern Oklahoma State University based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 5,479 students)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or Tarleton?
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University is 46.1% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Tarleton State University ($15,360.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Tarleton ($10,004 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 42.5% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($7,250 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Tarleton State University (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($8,463 vs. $7,181)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Southeastern Oklahoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (970) is 11 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (74.2%)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (39% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,100)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $4,244 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($15,506 vs. $19,750)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($160 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern Oklahoma State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/