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Overview |
Coppin | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 1,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $5,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $10,448 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $8,937 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Coppin | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 1,503 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 39.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | 830/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $148 |
Diversity |
Coppin | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Coppin | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | 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
- Coppin State University is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (2,006 students vs. 1,852 students)
Coppin vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or NWOSU?
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($5,448.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Coppin than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($11,492.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than NWOSU ($8,562 vs. $10,448)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 125% lower than costs at Coppin State University ($5,220 vs. $11,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 46.5% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($13,097 vs. $8,937)
Coppin vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or Coppin .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (950) is 62 points higher than at Coppin (888)
- Incoming NWOSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- NWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Coppin (45%)
Coppin vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- The graduation rate at NWOSU is higher than Coppin State University (37% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,300)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $8,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Coppin graduates. ($14,315 vs. $22,500)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Coppin graduates. ($148 vs. $232)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin 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/