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UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City RSU MSU ECU Purdue North Central OU Union College TAMUK Francis Marion University OU| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Northeastern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAM | NSU | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UAM | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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 |
UAM | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $186 |
Diversity |
UAM | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 17% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAM | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UAM | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern State University is larger than than UAM based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 2,719 students)
UAM vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or NSU?
- Northeastern State University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($6,285.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at NSU than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($15,270.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than UAM ($9,669 vs. $12,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 13.3% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($7,320 vs. $8,292)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Monticello students is 8.9% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($9,286 vs. $8,528)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or UAM .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM or NSU? 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 NSU and UAM.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (26% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,000)
- UAM graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($155 vs. $186)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/