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URI SHU Roger Williams University UCO-Central ULM Bryant University OSU-Oklahoma City Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence RSU Bridgewater State ECSU| Northeastern State University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | RIC | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,466 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,623 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,743 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,153 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,886 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
NSU | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,386 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,375 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1145 | 860/1160 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $219 |
Diversity |
NSU | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
NSU | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
NSU | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (6,466 students vs. 5,767 students)
NSU vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 43.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,623.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at RIC than Northeastern State University ($25,014.00 vs. $15,743.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than RIC ($11,153 vs. $11,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 30.7% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,494 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Northeastern State University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($7,886 vs. $6,998)
NSU vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 75 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming NSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at RIC (3.08)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than RIC (81.1%)
NSU vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or RIC? 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 RIC and NSU.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Northeastern State University (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $1,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $3,200 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($18,000 vs. $21,200)
- NSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($186 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/