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Overview |
NSU | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Aberdeen, SD | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northern.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,873 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,565 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
NSU | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,082 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 1,004 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.8% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 16.5% | ||
| 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 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1150 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NSU | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,399 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $203 |
Diversity |
NSU | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NSU | TAMUK | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (6,562 students vs. 3,521 students)
NSU vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or TAMUK?
- Northern State University is 48.3% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at TAMUK than Northern State University ($18,493.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than NSU ($10,474 vs. $16,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 5.1% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Kingsville ($10,300 vs. $10,823)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Northern State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 110.2% larger than aid received Northern State University ($11,699 vs. $5,565)
NSU vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 87 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming NSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at NSU (3.37)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than TAMUK (92.3%)
NSU vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $8,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,400)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $4,763 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($19,636 vs. $24,399)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($203 vs. $252)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/