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Overview |
SNU | NSU | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snu.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,900 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,098 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,948 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
SNU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SNU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $186 |
Diversity |
SNU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 17% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SNU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SNU | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northeastern State University is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 1,507 students)
SNU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNU or NSU?
- Southern Nazarene University is 329.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at SNU than Northeastern State University ($27,000.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than SNU ($9,669 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 5% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($7,900 vs. $8,292)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Northeastern State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 133.9% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($19,948 vs. $8,528)
Which college is harder to get into, SNU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or SNU .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at SNU (3.3)
SNU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNU 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 SNU.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than Northeastern State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $12,600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than SNU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $18,750)
- NSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than SNU graduates. ($186 vs. $193)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/