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UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City RSU CBU MSU University of Southern Mississippi ECU Purdue North Central OU Union College TAMUK| Northeastern State University | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | MCA | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
NSU | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NSU | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $341 |
Diversity |
NSU | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | - | ||
Campus |
NSU | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern State University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 116 students)
NSU vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 415.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at MCA than Northeastern State University ($32,400.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 7.2% lower than costs at Memphis College of Art ($8,292 vs. $8,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Memphis College of Art (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($8,528 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or NSU .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at MCA (3.33)
NSU vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or MCA? 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 MCA and NSU.
- The graduation rate at MCA is higher than Northeastern State University (32% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $10,300 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $29,900)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($18,000 vs. $33,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($186 vs. $341)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/