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UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City RSU MCA Memphis MSU ECU Purdue North Central OU Union College TAMUK| Northeastern State University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | CBU | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 |
NSU | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $279 |
Diversity |
NSU | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
NSU | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NSU | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 1,934 students)
NSU vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 465.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.6% higher at CBU than Northeastern State University ($35,520.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than CBU ($9,669 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 23.3% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($8,292 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 216.2% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($26,964 vs. $8,528)
NSU vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 117 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming CBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at NSU (3.49)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than CBU (87.5%)
NSU vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or CBU? 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 CBU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Northeastern State University (52% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $10,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/