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Overview |
NSU | Memphis | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,466 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,623 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,743 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,153 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,886 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
NSU | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,386 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 1,375 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1145 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $261 |
Diversity |
NSU | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Memphis | ||
| 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
- University of Memphis is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 6,466 students)
NSU vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 28.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $6,623.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at NSU than University of Memphis ($15,743.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Memphis ($11,153 vs. $13,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 1.5% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($10,344 vs. $10,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Northeastern State University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 42.5% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($11,234 vs. $7,886)
NSU vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or NSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 41 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming Memphis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Memphis (93.4%)
NSU vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Memphis? 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 Memphis and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Northeastern State University (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $2,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($18,000 vs. $25,250)
- NSU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($186 vs. $261)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/