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UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City RSU MSU ECU Purdue North Central OU Union College TAMUK OU Cameron University| Northeastern State University | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | ABC | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 84% |
Admission |
NSU | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
NSU | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $268 |
Diversity |
NSU | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NSU | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern State University is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 218 students)
NSU vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or ABC?
- Arlington Baptist College is 147.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($15,540.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at ABC than Northeastern State University ($15,540.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than ABC ($9,669 vs. $19,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 0.2% lower than costs at Arlington Baptist College ($8,292 vs. $8,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Arlington Baptist College (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 29.3% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($8,528 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or NSU .
NSU vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or ABC? 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 ABC and NSU.
- The graduation rate at ABC is higher than Northeastern State University (41% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $36,900)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $8,001 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($18,000 vs. $26,001)
- NSU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($186 vs. $268)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/