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Overview |
NSU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,847 | 3,727 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #328 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,617 | $9,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,156 | $21,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,220 | $15,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 84% |
Admission |
NSU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,194 | 2,883 | ||
| Admitted | 2,994 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1243 | 1080/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $246 |
Diversity |
NSU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 48% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (8,847 students vs. 3,727 students)
NSU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 61.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.9% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($32,400.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($13,156 vs. $21,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 16.1% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,146 vs. $10,617)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 34.5% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($15,095 vs. $11,220)
NSU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 65 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at NSU (3.3)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than NSU (93.7%)
NSU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (70% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $20,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $2,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($21,531 vs. $23,812)
- NSU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($222 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/