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UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City RSU MSU ECU Purdue North Central OU TAMUK OU Cameron University| Union College | Northeastern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Union College | NSU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 694 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucollege.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,920 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,920 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,750 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,462 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,293 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Union College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 940 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 929 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1130 | 875/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Union College | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $186 |
Diversity |
Union College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 17% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Union College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Union College | 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 694 students)
Union College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or NSU?
- Union College is 312.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($25,920.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Union College than Northeastern State University ($25,920.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Union College ($9,669 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 7% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($7,750 vs. $8,292)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 79.3% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($15,293 vs. $8,528)
Union College vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Union College (1050) is 62 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming Union College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Union College (3.44)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Union College (98.8%)
Union College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Northeastern State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $6,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/