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UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City RSU Arizona Christian University Concordia University-Seward UIU MSU York College ECU Purdue North Central Kansas Wesleyan University| Ottawa University Ottawa | Northeastern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OU | NSU | ||
| Location | Ottawa, KS | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 953 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ottawa.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,934 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,872 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
OU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,331 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 2,606 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 |
OU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,875 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $186 |
Diversity |
OU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 17% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
OU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 8% | ||
Campus |
OU | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northeastern State University is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 953 students)
OU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or NSU?
- Ottawa University Ottawa is 377% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.3% higher at OU than Northeastern State University ($29,980.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than OU ($9,669 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 43.9% lower than costs at Ottawa University Ottawa ($8,292 vs. $11,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 173.3% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($23,303 vs. $8,528)
OU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or OU .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at OU (3.12)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than OU (78.2%)
OU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or NSU? 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 NSU and OU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Northeastern State University (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn on average $6,200 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $21,875)
- NSU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($186 vs. $226)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/