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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University WSU Tarleton Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Baylor| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NWOSU | UNT | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
NWOSU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NWOSU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $206 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
NWOSU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 1,852 students)
NWOSU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 52.3% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at UNT than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($18,087.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than UNT ($10,448 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 99.5% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($5,220 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than University of North Texas (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 2.5% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($9,159 vs. $8,937)
NWOSU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 143 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming UNT students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
NWOSU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU or UNT? 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 UNT and NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $6,600 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,685 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($14,315 vs. $20,000)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($148 vs. $206)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/