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Overview |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Durant, OK | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,794 | 9,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | se.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,600 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,810 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,760 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,064 | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,436 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 81% |
Admission |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,221 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 981 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,506 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $205 |
Diversity |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 28% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Southeastern Oklahoma State University based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 5,794 students)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 79.3% more expensive to attend than Southeastern Oklahoma State University for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $6,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.5% higher at UC Merced than Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($42,611.00 vs. $15,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than UC Merced ($8,064 vs. $13,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 161.5% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($7,760 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than University of California Merced (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 138.3% larger than aid received Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($24,868 vs. $10,436)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Southeastern Oklahoma State University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 55 points higher than at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (970)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (21)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (3.53)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (58% vs. 29%)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $4,393 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Merced graduates. ($15,506 vs. $19,899)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than UC Merced graduates. ($160 vs. $205)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern Oklahoma State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/