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Overview |
Washburn University | NSU | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Washburn University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Washburn University | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $186 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 17% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Washburn University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | 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 Washburn University based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 5,460 students)
Washburn University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or NSU?
- Washburn University is 43.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Washburn University than Northeastern State University ($20,328.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Washburn University ($9,669 vs. $12,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 21.1% lower than costs at Washburn University ($8,292 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Washburn University ($8,528 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Washburn University (3.46)
Washburn University vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University 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 Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than Northeastern State University (37% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $2,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,200)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($16,900 vs. $18,000)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($174 vs. $186)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/