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KSU USC Aiken Georgia State VSU GS UC Merced University of West Georgia Mercer Georgia South Dakota State University Columbus State USD| Augusta State University | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | NSU | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,344 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #820 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
ASU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 800/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ASU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $252 |
Diversity |
ASU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 37% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ASU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
ASU | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern State University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (3,344 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or NSU?
- Northern State University is 68.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at ASU than Northern State University ($16,416.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 12% lower than costs at Augusta State University ($9,150 vs. $10,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern State University than Augusta State University (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern State University students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($5,715 vs. $0)
ASU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or ASU .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than ASU (54.7%)
ASU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Augusta State University (42% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/