AAMU vs. NSC

Comparable Facts

Compare Alabama A & M University in Normal, AL with Nevada State University in Henderson, NV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Nevada State University is larger than AAMU based on total student enrollment (7,549 students vs. 7,295 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Alabama A & M University is located in Normal, AL (Midsize City setting); Nevada State University is in Henderson, NV (Rural Fringe setting).
• Alabama A & M University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Nevada State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Alabama A & M University 19:1; Nevada State University 18:1.

AAMU vs. NSC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, AAMU or NSC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nevada State University than AAMU ($15,699 vs. $17,152).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 3.5% lower than at Nevada State University ($11,402 vs. $11,819).
• Alabama A & M University is 48.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than NSC (about $3,259 more per year; $10,024.00 vs. $6,765.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 17.2% higher at NSC than at Alabama A & M University (about $3,199 more per year; $21,833.00 vs. $18,634.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Nevada State University than at Alabama A & M University (88% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 61.2% larger than aid received by Nevada State University students ($12,844 vs. $7,969).

AAMU vs. NSC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or NSC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between NSC and AAMU.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Alabama A & M University 810/1040.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Alabama A & M University 14/19.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: AAMU - Test optional; NSC - Test-free.
• Enrolled freshman AAMU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.02) than students at NSC (2.75).
• NSC has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than AAMU (58%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.5% at AAMU vs. 33.2% at NSC.

AAMU vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for AAMU and NSC? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Alabama A & M University's six-year graduation rate (32%) is higher than Nevada State University's (22%).
• Graduates from Alabama A & M University have median earnings of about $34,300 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for NSC.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Nevada State University graduates have a $12,080 lower median loan debt than AAMU graduates ($22,920 vs. $35,000).
• Among borrowers, NSC graduates have an estimated $125 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than AAMU graduates ($236 vs. $361).
• More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 25%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.