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Overview |
WWU | NSU | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
WWU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
WWU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $186 |
Diversity |
WWU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 17% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
WWU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WWU | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern State University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 1,508 students)
WWU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or NSU?
- William Woods University is 321.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at WWU than Northeastern State University ($26,500.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than WWU ($9,669 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 26% lower than costs at William Woods University ($8,292 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Northeastern State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 139.6% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($20,431 vs. $8,528)
WWU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or WWU .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 47 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming WWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at WWU (3.4)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than WWU (61.5%)
WWU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU 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 WWU.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Northeastern State University (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,600)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $3,437 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $21,437)
- NSU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than WWU graduates. ($186 vs. $221)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/