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Overview |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,046 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccis.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,326 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,326 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,824 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,725 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,034 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $186 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 17% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern State University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 6,046 students)
Columbia College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or NSU?
- Columbia College is 287% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Columbia College than Northeastern State University ($24,326.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Columbia College ($9,669 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 4.6% lower than costs at Columbia College ($8,292 vs. $8,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Columbia College (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 60.9% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($13,725 vs. $8,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at NSU (3.49)
Columbia College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or NSU? 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 NSU and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Northeastern State University (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $1,600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $4,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $22,034)
- NSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($186 vs. $227)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/