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Overview |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Aberdeen, SD | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northern.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,873 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,565 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,082 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,004 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.8% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.61 | ||
| 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 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,399 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $211 |
Diversity |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 3,521 students)
NSU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or West Texas A & M University?
- Northern State University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at NSU than West Texas A & M University ($10,718.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern State University than West Texas A & M University ($16,873 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 9% lower than costs at Northern State University ($9,449 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern State University as West Texas A & M University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Northern State University ($7,378 vs. $5,565)
NSU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 53 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at NSU (3.37)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than NSU (92.8%)
NSU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is the same as at West Texas A & M University (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $6,700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,400)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $3,899 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,399)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($211 vs. $252)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/