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Overview |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 960/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $193 |
Diversity |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 6,702 students)
NSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Northeastern State University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($6,285.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Northeastern State University ($16,068.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($9,669 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 19.2% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($8,292 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than University of Houston Downtown (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 8.7% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($8,528 vs. $7,849)
NSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 94 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming NSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
NSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than University of Houston Downtown (26% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $7,200 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($18,000 vs. $18,750)
- NSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($186 vs. $193)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/