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UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City RSU IU Southeast AUM MSU Eastern Indiana State ECU Purdue North Central OU| Indiana University East | Northeastern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | NSU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
IU East | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $186 |
Diversity |
IU East | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 17% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU East | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or NSU?
- Indiana University East is 15.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at IU East than Northeastern State University ($20,634.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than NSU ($8,837 vs. $9,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 13.5% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($8,292 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Indiana University East (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,528 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 27 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at IU East (3.41)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Indiana University East (26% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $32,900)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($18,000 vs. $20,500)
- NSU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($186 vs. $211)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/