Southeastern State vs Athens State

Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Athens State University, both public institutions with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Southeastern, nestled in Durant, Oklahoma, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Athens, located in Athens, Alabama, stands out with its higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. While Southeastern offers a broader range of undergraduate programs, Athens focuses on a select few, ensuring specialized expertise in those fields. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including student body demographics, popular majors, and financial aid opportunities, to determine which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Athens State University	Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Overview
Location	Athens, Alabama	Durant, Oklahoma
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		54.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	73.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $100	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	880 - 1080
ACT range	N/A	17 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		8.0%
Students submitting ACT score		66.0%
Total number of applicants		825
Total number of admissions given out		608
Admitted students who chose to enroll		352
Yield rate		57.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		In state: $19,028 Out of state: $27,968
Average net price		$10,263
Tuition		In state: $6,420 Out of state: $15,360
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $2,830 Meal plan: $3,500
Available payment plans		Guaranteed tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		100.0% Average amount $9,285
Students receiving federal student loan		37.0% Average amount $4,835
Students taking out private loans		1.0% Average amount $12,561

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,559 Men 30.1% Women 69.9%	3,021 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%
Graduate students	235 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%	2,399 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	27.3%
International students	0.1%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	725
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Oklahoma Texas Arkansas California Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology	Education Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Engineering Technologies Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	21:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	30.1%
Dropout rate	N/A	50.0%
Transferred out	N/A	15.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,715 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $70,526 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,403 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $56,951 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,102 Year 2: $41,406 Year 3: $49,154 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,224 Year 2: $41,087 Year 3: $46,692 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,685 Year 2: $36,745 Year 3: $39,413 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,295 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $38,871 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,168 Year 2: $33,096 Year 3: $35,537 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,785 Year 2: $34,259 Year 3: $33,290 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,066 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $27,727 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $24,640	Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,477 Year 2: $81,702 Year 3: $84,949 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,740 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $44,827 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,074 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $40,520 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,520 Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: $37,542 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,353 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $30,954 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,255 Year 2: $32,391 Year 3: $27,742 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,845 Year 2: $22,329 Year 3: N/A Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,435 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,889 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,952 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A

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