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Overview |
KY State | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $5,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $10,448 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $8,937 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
KY State | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 1,503 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 39.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 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 |
KY State | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $148 |
Diversity |
KY State | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
KY State | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 30% | ||
Campus |
KY State | NWOSU | ||
| 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
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (1,852 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or NWOSU?
- Kentucky State University is 44.2% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at KY State than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($11,732.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than KY State ($10,448 vs. $11,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 54.7% lower than costs at Kentucky State University ($5,220 vs. $8,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($8,937 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (950) is 19 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming KY State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
KY State vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at NWOSU is higher than Kentucky State University (37% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $31,000)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $14,685 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($14,315 vs. $29,000)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($148 vs. $299)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/