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UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City RSU MSU ECU Purdue North Central OU Union College TAMUK OU Cameron University| Northeastern State University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,466 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,623 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,743 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,153 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,886 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 85% |
Admission |
NSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,386 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 1,375 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1145 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | N/A |
Diversity |
NSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 6,466 students)
NSU vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 14.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,594.00 vs. $6,623.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at NSU than Purdue University Northwest ($15,743.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than NSU ($9,637 vs. $11,153)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 15.4% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($9,097 vs. $10,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Northwest than Northeastern State University (85% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($7,886 vs. $6,420)
NSU vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or NSU .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
NSU vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and NSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/