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Overview |
MCC | NSU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 132 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccks.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,014 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,976 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,622 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MCC | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 98 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 47 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48%Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 72.3%Open | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCC | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $186 |
Diversity |
MCC | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 17% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MCC | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MCC | 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 MCC based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 132 students)
MCC vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or NSU?
- Manhattan Christian College is 170.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($17,014.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at MCC than Northeastern State University ($17,014.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than MCC ($9,669 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Manhattan Christian College ($8,292 vs. $8,976)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan Christian College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($9,622 vs. $8,528)
MCC vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or MCC .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan Christian College (1025) is 37 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming MCC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at MCC (3.24)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than MCC (48%)
MCC vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC 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 MCC.
- The graduation rate at MCC is higher than Northeastern State University (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $36,700)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/