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Overview |
NSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Aberdeen, SD | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 8,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northern.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,873 | $3,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,565 | $11,127 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
NSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,082 | 8,309 | ||
| Admitted | 1,004 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.8% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 36.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1150 | 920/1130 | ||
| 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 | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,399 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $153 |
Diversity |
NSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M International University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (8,536 students vs. 3,521 students)
NSU vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Texas A&M International University?
- Northern State University is 99.5% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Texas A&M International University than Northern State University ($13,634.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than NSU ($3,833 vs. $16,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 6.7% lower than costs at Northern State University ($9,650 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than Northern State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 99.9% larger than aid received Northern State University ($11,127 vs. $5,565)
NSU vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 119 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming NSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at NSU (3.37)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
NSU vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Texas A&M International University? 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 Texas A&M International University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is the same as at Texas A&M International University (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $7,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,400)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $9,593 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $24,399)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($153 vs. $252)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University 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/