Explore alternatives based on outcomes, location, cost, and admission difficulty
Given NSU's 99.2% acceptance rate, admission is accessible for virtually all applicants meeting basic requirements. However, students seeking different outcomes or environments may consider these alternatives.
Strong options in the same region with comparable academic profiles.
For students preferring to remain in the region, Oral Roberts University admits 98.6% of applicants while producing graduates earning $46,885 just 56 miles away. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith offers similar regional proximity at 50 miles with 81.5% admission and $41,102 median earnings. University of the Ozarks provides a more selective environment at 58.1% admission with nearly identical earnings of $44,384, located 90 miles away.
Schools with comparable admission profiles — useful for building a balanced list.
Students seeking comparable access elsewhere should consider Missouri Southern State University, which admits 97.4% of applicants and produces graduates earning $42,620, located 86 miles away. Grand View University in Iowa admits 98.4% with higher earnings of $52,824, though at increased cost. These institutions offer similar accessibility with varying outcome profiles.
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