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UCO-Central ULM Harding University OSU-Oklahoma City RSU Abilene Christian University ORU MSU ECU Purdue North Central OU Oklahoma City University| Northeastern State University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | OC | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
NSU | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $244 |
Diversity |
NSU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 39% | ||
Campus |
NSU | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 2,537 students)
NSU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or OC?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 290.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at OC than Northeastern State University ($24,550.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than OC ($9,669 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 0.1% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($8,280 vs. $8,292)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Northeastern State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 106.4% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($17,601 vs. $8,528)
NSU vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 130 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming OC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at NSU (3.49)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than OC (96%)
NSU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or OC? 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 OC and NSU.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than Northeastern State University (45% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $1,600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $5,652 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($18,000 vs. $23,652)
- NSU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($186 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/