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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM ORU UL Lafayette DBU Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU OBU UNT Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Oklahoma Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #767 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | okbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $29,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $29,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $24,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $20,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 3,403 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 1,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $25,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $267 |
Diversity |
NSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 29% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 1,399 students)
NSU vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Oklahoma Baptist University?
- Oklahoma Baptist University is 466.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($29,330.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.7% higher at Oklahoma Baptist University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($29,330.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Oklahoma Baptist University ($14,238 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 24.5% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,248 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Baptist University students is 120.5% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($20,947 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Oklahoma Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma Baptist University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042) is 34 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
NSU vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Oklahoma Baptist 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 Oklahoma Baptist University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Baptist University earn on average $3,700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $4,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $25,875)
- NSU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($222 vs. $267)
- More Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/