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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Northern State University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | SFASU | ||
| Location | Aberdeen, SD | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,344 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #820 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northern.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,150 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,264 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 72% |
Admission |
NSU | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,322 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,033 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1150 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
NSU | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,399 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
NSU | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NSU | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 3,344 students)
NSU vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at SFASU than Northern State University ($18,858.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than NSU ($13,858 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 5.4% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,150 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern State University than Stephen F Austin State University (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 81.3% larger than aid received Northern State University ($10,363 vs. $5,715)
NSU vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 23 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming NSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than NSU (78.1%)
NSU vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or SFASU? 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 SFASU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Northern State University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,400)
- Northern State University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($24,399 vs. $25,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/