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UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City RSU South Dakota State University USD MSU Northwest Pitt State ECU Purdue North Central OU| Northeastern State University | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | NSU | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,466 | 3,521 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,623 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,743 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,153 | $16,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,886 | $5,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
NSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,386 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,375 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 92.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1145 | 800/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $252 |
Diversity |
NSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 28% | ||
Campus |
NSU | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (6,466 students vs. 3,521 students)
NSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or NSU?
- Northern State University is 15% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $6,623.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at NSU than Northern State University ($15,743.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than NSU ($11,153 vs. $16,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 1.9% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($10,300 vs. $10,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern State University than Northeastern State University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 41.7% larger than aid received Northern State University ($7,886 vs. $5,565)
NSU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 36 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at NSU (3.37)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than NSU (92.8%)
NSU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU 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 NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Northeastern State University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,400)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $6,399 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $24,399)
- NSU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($186 vs. $252)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/