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Overview |
University of St. Mary | NSU | ||
| Location | Leavenworth, KS | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmary.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St. Mary | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,450 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,070 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,887 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,638 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of St. Mary | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,489 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | 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 |
University of St. Mary | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St. Mary | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $186 |
Diversity |
University of St. Mary | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 17% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
University of St. Mary | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of St. Mary | 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 University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 1,267 students)
University of St. Mary vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St. Mary or NSU?
- University of Saint Mary is 400.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($31,450.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at University of St. Mary than Northeastern State University ($31,450.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than University of St. Mary ($9,669 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Saint Mary ($8,292 vs. $9,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 177.2% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($23,638 vs. $8,528)
University of St. Mary vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St. Mary or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or University of St. Mary .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 10 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Incoming University of St. Mary students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of St. Mary (81.9%)
University of St. Mary vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St. Mary 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 University of St. Mary .
- The graduation rate at University of St. Mary is higher than Northeastern State University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Mary earn on average $1,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St. Mary graduates. ($18,000 vs. $23,750)
- NSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than University of St. Mary graduates. ($186 vs. $245)
- More University of St. Mary 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/