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SWOSU NSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College UCO-Central| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NWOSU | RSU | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 79% |
Admission |
NWOSU | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | - | ||
| Admitted | 848 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
NWOSU | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $166 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 19% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NWOSU | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | RSU | ||
| 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
- Rogers State University is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (3,155 students vs. 1,852 students)
NWOSU vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or RSU?
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($5,448.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at RSU than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($12,320.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than RSU ($10,448 vs. $13,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 105.5% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($5,220 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Rogers State University (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 25.7% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($8,937 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (950) is 120 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming NWOSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at RSU (3.4)
NWOSU vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU or RSU? 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 RSU and NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at NWOSU is higher than Rogers State University (37% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,300)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $1,835 lower median federal student loan debt than RSU graduates. ($14,315 vs. $16,150)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than RSU graduates. ($148 vs. $166)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/