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Overview |
NSU | Wade College | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 157 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | wadecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Wade College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $17,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $17,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $8,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $17,859 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $6,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 55% |
Admission |
NSU | Wade College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NSU | Wade College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Wade College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $28,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $240 |
Diversity |
NSU | Wade College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
NSU | Wade College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Wade College | ||
| 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
- Northeastern State University is larger than than Wade College based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 157 students)
NSU vs. Wade College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Wade College?
- Wade College is 172.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($17,120.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Wade College than Northeastern State University ($17,120.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Wade College ($9,669 vs. $17,859)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 3.1% lower than costs at Wade College ($8,292 vs. $8,552)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Wade College (96% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 37.7% larger than aid received Wade College ($8,528 vs. $6,195)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Wade College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wade College or NSU .
NSU vs. Wade College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Wade College? 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 Wade College and NSU.
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Wade College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $28,800)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wade College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $23,250)
- NSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Wade College graduates. ($186 vs. $240)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wade College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/