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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UCO-Central UTSA Baylor| Northeastern State University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | SFASU | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 72% |
Admission |
NSU | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 970/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $258 |
Diversity |
NSU | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NSU | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 6,702 students)
NSU vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at SFASU than Northeastern State University ($18,858.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than SFASU ($9,669 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 16.3% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,292 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Stephen F Austin State University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($10,363 vs. $8,528)
NSU vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 13 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than SFASU (89.5%)
NSU vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or SFASU? 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 SFASU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Northeastern State University (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $25,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($186 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/