Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Tarleton UNT SHSU MSU Texas A&M UCO-Central UT Arlington Lamar University ULM UT Tyler Texas Woman's University SFASU| Northeastern State University | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
NSU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
NSU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $4,790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | A&M Commerce | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | A&M Commerce | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
NSU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $212 |
Diversity |
NSU | A&M Commerce | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | A&M Commerce | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NSU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 6,702 students)
NSU vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or A&M Commerce?
- Northeastern State University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($6,285.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at A&M Commerce than Northeastern State University ($17,030.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than A&M Commerce ($9,669 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 17.3% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Commerce ($8,292 vs. $9,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 17.1% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($9,983 vs. $8,528)
NSU vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 8 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming NSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than A&M Commerce (86.4%)
NSU vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and NSU.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than Northeastern State University (37% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Commerce earn on average $1,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $2,514 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M Commerce graduates. ($18,000 vs. $20,514)
- NSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than A&M Commerce graduates. ($186 vs. $212)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/