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Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS SWOSU CU Denver University of Northern Colorado Colorado State Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College West Texas A & M University FLC CU Boulder Regis| Colorado State University Pueblo | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,691 | 1,929 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,870 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,711 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,596 | $5,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,188 | $12,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,736 | $9,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,834 | 1,293 | ||
| Admitted | 1,831 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 39.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1100 | 868/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $148 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | 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
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (6,691 students vs. 1,929 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or NWOSU?
- Colorado State University Pueblo is 26.1% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($6,870.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at CSU-Pueblo than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($14,711.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than CSU-Pueblo ($12,067 vs. $14,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 110.1% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($5,520 vs. $11,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Colorado State University Pueblo (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 8.7% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($10,736 vs. $9,880)
CSU-Pueblo vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is 20 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than NWOSU (66.4%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at NWOSU is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,000)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,435 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($14,315 vs. $19,750)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($148 vs. $204)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/