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SWOSU A&M Commerce Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College UT Tyler Nicholls State University Lamar University TAMUK UTSA LSUS UCO-Central Xavier University of Louisiana| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Texas A&M University Texarkana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NWOSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
NWOSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $149 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
NWOSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 15% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (2,110 students vs. 1,852 students)
NWOSU vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or A&M-Texarkana?
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is 11.8% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($18,819.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than A&M-Texarkana ($10,448 vs. $10,646)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 119.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($5,220 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Texas A&M University Texarkana (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 24.4% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($11,114 vs. $8,937)
NWOSU vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 45 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
NWOSU vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU or A&M-Texarkana? 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-Texarkana and NWOSU.
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,900)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $189 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M-Texarkana graduates. ($14,315 vs. $14,504)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than A&M-Texarkana graduates. ($148 vs. $149)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/