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East Stroudsburg University MUW UCO-Central Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ULM OSU-Oklahoma City PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania RSU Penn State Schuylkill Ship WCU| Northeastern State University | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | LHU | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
NSU | LHU | ||
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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 | 3.49 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NSU | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $279 |
Diversity |
NSU | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
NSU | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 2,920 students)
NSU vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at LHU than Northeastern State University ($17,290.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 24.8% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($8,292 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Lock Haven University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($8,528 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 40 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at LHU (3.41)
NSU vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or LHU? 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 LHU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Northeastern State University (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $1,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/