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Coastal Carolina Winthrop University UCO-Central ULM Newberry College AU OSU-Oklahoma City USC Beaufort University of South Carolina-Upstate RSU Limestone University USC Aiken| Northeastern State University | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
NSU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $279 |
Diversity |
NSU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NSU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Lander University | ||
| 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 Lander University based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 4,167 students)
NSU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Lander University?
- Lander University is 70.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Lander University than Northeastern State University ($20,300.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Lander University ($9,669 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 29% lower than costs at Lander University ($8,292 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Northeastern State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($10,763 vs. $8,528)
NSU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 66 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at NSU (3.49)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Lander University (67.4%)
NSU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Lander University? 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 Lander University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Northeastern State University (37% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,000)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($18,000 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/