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SWOSU Marshall University PennWest California Bluefield State College Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College NCAT WVU MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College UCO-Central UVa-Wise Fairmont State| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NWOSU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 1,798 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | #989 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $9,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,520 | $12,114 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,067 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,880 | $9,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
NWOSU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,293 | 2,376 | ||
| Admitted | 859 | 2,130 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1090 | 840/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NWOSU | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $201 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NWOSU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 19% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | Concord University | ||
| 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
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (1,929 students vs. 1,798 students)
NWOSU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or Concord University?
- Concord University is 67% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at Concord University than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($20,000.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than NWOSU ($10,630 vs. $12,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 119.5% lower than costs at Concord University ($5,520 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Concord University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 0.8% larger than aid received Concord University ($9,880 vs. $9,805)
NWOSU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 44 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than NWOSU (66.4%)
NWOSU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU or Concord 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 Concord University and NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at NWOSU is higher than Concord University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $33,100)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Concord University graduates. ($14,315 vs. $19,500)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Concord University graduates. ($148 vs. $201)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/