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McMurry University UMHB SWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College TLU Howard Payne University HBU Lubbock Christian University Dallas Christian College Abilene Christian University UCO-Central| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NWOSU | HSU | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
NWOSU | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NWOSU | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $268 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
NWOSU | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | HSU | ||
| 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
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (1,852 students vs. 1,765 students)
NWOSU vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 463.4% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.5% higher at HSU than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($30,694.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than HSU ($10,448 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 91.2% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($5,220 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 153.9% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($22,695 vs. $8,937)
NWOSU vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 80 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming HSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
NWOSU vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU or HSU? 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 HSU and NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $6,200 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $11,674 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($14,315 vs. $25,989)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($148 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/