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UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City RSU University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University MSU KU SWOSU ECU Purdue North Central OU| Northeastern State University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | USAO | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
NSU | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 923/1138 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | N/A |
Diversity |
NSU | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NSU | USAO | ||
| 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
- Northeastern State University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 825 students)
NSU vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 5.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at USAO than Northeastern State University ($17,820.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than NSU ($8,390 vs. $9,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 18.5% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($7,000 vs. $8,292)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 43.1% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($12,201 vs. $8,528)
NSU vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or NSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 11 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming USAO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at USAO (3.43)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than USAO (56.3%)
NSU vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or USAO? 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 USAO and NSU.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Northeastern State University (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/