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Overview |
NSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 2,550 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | okcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $28,094 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $28,094 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $9,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $25,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $20,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | 1,432 | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | 1,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 1040/1233 | ||
| 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 | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $22,019 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $227 |
Diversity |
NSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 54% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Oklahoma City University | ||
| 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 Oklahoma City University based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 2,550 students)
NSU vs. Oklahoma City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Oklahoma City University?
- Oklahoma City University is 347% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($28,094.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Oklahoma City University than Northeastern State University ($28,094.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Oklahoma City University ($9,669 vs. $25,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 14.4% lower than costs at Oklahoma City University ($8,292 vs. $9,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma City University than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma City University students is 145.3% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($20,918 vs. $8,528)
NSU vs. Oklahoma City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Oklahoma City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma City University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma City University (1126) is 138 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming Oklahoma City University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma City University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at NSU (3.49)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Oklahoma City University (70.4%)
NSU vs. Oklahoma City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Oklahoma City University? 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 Oklahoma City University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma City University is higher than Northeastern State University (60% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma City University earn on average $7,700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $4,019 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma City University graduates. ($18,000 vs. $22,019)
- NSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma City University graduates. ($186 vs. $227)
- More Oklahoma City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/