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UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City RSU SNU MSU ECU Purdue North Central OU Union College TAMUK OU| Northeastern State University | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | MACU | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
NSU | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $283 |
Diversity |
NSU | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
NSU | MACU | ||
| 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 MACU based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 2,442 students)
NSU vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 179.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at MACU than Northeastern State University ($17,568.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than MACU ($9,669 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Mid America Christian University ($8,292 vs. $8,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Mid America Christian University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 52.1% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($12,967 vs. $8,528)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or NSU .
NSU vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or MACU? 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 MACU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Mid America Christian University (26% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $4,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $9,438 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $27,438)
- NSU graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($186 vs. $283)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/