| USAO vs. NSU |
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|---|---|---|
#209 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #13 in Oklahoma Colleges | Rankings* | #41 in Federal Region VI Universities #11 in Oklahoma Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,000 Oklahoma Residents $20,190 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,810 Oklahoma Residents $17,290 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $5,771 Oklahoma Residents $11,981 Out-of-State |
| More$12,524 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,776 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,200 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,030 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter65.82% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.59% |
| Lower35.66% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable39.01% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,027 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,751 |
| Smaller1,027 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,111 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 1,640 |
| Smaller31 | Online Student Population | Larger2,733 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher44% | Graduate Rate | Lower35% |
| Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
| Higher66% | Retention Rate | Lower60% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 536) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,194) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,670) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,058) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 87 | Number of faculty | 354 |
| Lower$56,892 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$72,169 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.