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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | NSU | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,195 | 6,466 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #929 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,500 | $6,623 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,500 | $15,743 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,632 | $11,153 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $7,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 1,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,880 | 1,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 920/1145 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Graceland University-Lamoni | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $186 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 17% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern State University is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (6,466 students vs. 1,195 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or NSU?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 390.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($32,500.00 vs. $6,623.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.4% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Northeastern State University ($32,500.00 vs. $15,743.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Graceland University-Lamoni ($11,153 vs. $16,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Graceland University Lamoni ($10,494 vs. $10,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 283.2% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($30,218 vs. $7,886)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 27 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Graceland University-Lamoni students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (83.2%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Northeastern State University (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Graceland University Lamoni earn on average $800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $5,544 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($18,000 vs. $23,544)
- NSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($186 vs. $243)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/