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Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS CU Denver University of Northern Colorado Colorado State South Dakota State University USD West Texas A & M University FLC CU Boulder Northwest Regis| Colorado State University Pueblo | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | NSU | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $252 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (6,617 students vs. 3,344 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or NSU?
- Northern State University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at CSU-Pueblo than Northern State University ($13,749.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than NSU ($13,033 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 22.6% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($9,150 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than Northern State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 86.3% larger than aid received Northern State University ($10,649 vs. $5,715)
CSU-Pueblo vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 54 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU-Pueblo (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than NSU (78.1%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Pueblo earn on average $1,600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,400)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $4,649 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,399)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($204 vs. $252)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/