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Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU UCSC UC Merced Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno| Northern State University | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Aberdeen, SD | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,344 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #820 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northern.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,150 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,264 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 66% |
Admission |
NSU | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,322 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,033 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,399 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $144 |
Diversity |
NSU | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
NSU | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NSU | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 3,344 students)
NSU vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or CSUMB?
- Northern State University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at CSUMB than Northern State University ($17,622.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than NSU ($11,435 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 77.7% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($9,150 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern State University than California State University Monterey Bay (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 52.3% larger than aid received Northern State University ($8,702 vs. $5,715)
NSU vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or NSU .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at NSU (3.37)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than NSU (78.1%)
NSU vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $7,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,400)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $10,399 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $24,399)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($144 vs. $252)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/