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Overview |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,466 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,623 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,743 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,153 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,886 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,386 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,375 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1145 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $211 |
Diversity |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 6,466 students)
NSU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or West Texas A & M University?
- Northeastern State University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($6,623.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.4% higher at NSU than West Texas A & M University ($15,743.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than West Texas A & M University ($11,153 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 11.1% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($9,449 vs. $10,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Northeastern State University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 6.9% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($7,886 vs. $7,378)
NSU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 17 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming NSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at NSU (3.49)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than West Texas A & M University (97.3%)
NSU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Northeastern State University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $3,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($18,000 vs. $20,500)
- NSU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($186 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/