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SWOSU UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City RSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College MSU ECU Purdue North Central OU Union College| Northeastern State University | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 1,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $5,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $10,448 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $8,937 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
NSU | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | 1,503 | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 39.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 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 |
NSU | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $148 |
Diversity |
NSU | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
NSU | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NSU | NWOSU | ||
| 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 NWOSU based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 1,852 students)
NSU vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or NWOSU?
- Northeastern State University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($6,285.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at NSU than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($15,270.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than NWOSU ($9,669 vs. $10,448)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 58.9% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($5,220 vs. $8,292)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($8,937 vs. $8,528)
NSU vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 38 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
NSU vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU 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 NSU.
- The graduation rate at NWOSU is higher than Northeastern State University (37% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $200 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,200)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $3,685 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($14,315 vs. $18,000)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($148 vs. $186)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/