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Overview |
NSU | WVSU | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
NSU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $240 |
Diversity |
NSU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
NSU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
NSU | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 3,785 students)
NSU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 29.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at NSU than West Virginia State University ($15,270.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than WVSU ($9,669 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 47.3% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,292 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than West Virginia State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($9,482 vs. $8,528)
NSU vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 61 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than WVSU (96.2%)
NSU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or WVSU? 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 WVSU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than West Virginia State University (26% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $32,700)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $23,250)
- NSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($186 vs. $240)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/