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SWOSU UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC| Chicago State University | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $5,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $10,448 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $8,937 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
CSU | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,503 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 39.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 830/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
CSU | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $148 |
Diversity |
CSU | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
CSU | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CSU | NWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,852 students)
CSU vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or NWOSU?
- Chicago State University is 40.5% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at NWOSU than Chicago State University ($11,142.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than NWOSU ($6,446 vs. $10,448)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 164.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($5,220 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Chicago State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 77.8% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($15,891 vs. $8,937)
CSU vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (950) is 75 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming NWOSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSU (3.18)
- NWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or NWOSU? 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 NWOSU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at NWOSU is higher than Chicago State University (37% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,300)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $16,935 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($14,315 vs. $31,250)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($148 vs. $323)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/