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UCO-Central ULM Evangel University OSU-Oklahoma City RSU DBU Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU UMHB Abilene Christian University UNT| Northeastern State University | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | ORU | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
NSU | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $302 |
Diversity |
NSU | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
NSU | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
NSU | ORU | ||
| 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 ORU based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 5,051 students)
NSU vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 397.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at ORU than Northeastern State University ($31,250.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than ORU ($9,669 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 9.1% lower than costs at Oral Roberts University ($8,292 vs. $9,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oral Roberts University than Northeastern State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 177.6% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($23,675 vs. $8,528)
NSU vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Oral Roberts University (1009) is 21 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming ORU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NSU (3.49)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than ORU (78.4%)
NSU vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or ORU? 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 ORU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Northeastern State University (56% vs. 26%)
- Graduates of Northeastern State University and ORU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,200 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $11,244 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $29,244)
- NSU graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($186 vs. $302)
- More ORU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/