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UO Portland State University Colorado State Western Washington University University of Portland OIT Washington State UW-Seattle U of A Auburn Southern Oregon University UC Riverside| Oregon State University | New Saint Andrews College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OSU | NSA | ||
| Location | Corvallis, OR | Moscow, Idaho | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 34,292 | 294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oregonstate.edu | nsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU | NSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,425 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,238 | $4,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,163 | $15,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,260 | $3,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 79% |
Admission |
OSU | NSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,651 | 135 | ||
| Admitted | 21,169 | 112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
OSU | NSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU | NSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | N/A |
Diversity |
OSU | NSA | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
OSU | NSA | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 56% | ||
Campus |
OSU | NSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than NSA based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 294 students)
OSU vs. NSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU or NSA?
- New Saint Andrews College is 39.1% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $10,425.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.2% higher at OSU than New Saint Andrews College ($31,200.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than OSU ($15,053 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 255.9% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($4,000 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than New Saint Andrews College (88% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 134.6% larger than aid received New Saint Andrews College ($9,260 vs. $3,947)
OSU vs. NSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OSU or NSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSA or OSU .
- NSA has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than OSU (82.5%)
OSU vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU or NSA? 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 NSA and OSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/