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KU ESU Johnson County Community College SWOSU ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Kansas State University | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 1,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $5,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $10,448 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $8,937 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
K-State | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 1,503 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 39.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
K-State | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $148 |
Diversity |
K-State | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
K-State | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
K-State | 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
- Kansas State University is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 1,852 students)
K-State vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or NWOSU?
- Kansas State University is 74.2% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.4% higher at K-State than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($25,560.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than K-State ($10,448 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 93.5% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($5,220 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Kansas State University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($8,937 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
K-State vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $8,185 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($14,315 vs. $22,500)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($148 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/