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Fort Valley State University Savannah State University CSN VSU Alabama State University of West Georgia AAMU CAU Clayton State University GS Columbus State Tennessee State University| Albany State University | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Albany State University | NSC | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Albany State University | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Albany State University | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $236 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Albany State University | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than Albany State University based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 6,334 students)
Albany State University vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or NSC?
- Nevada State College is 36.6% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($5,550.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at NSC than Albany State University ($19,289.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albany State University than NSC ($14,672 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albany State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($10,232 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than Nevada State College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 64.7% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($11,026 vs. $6,696)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Albany State University .
- Accepted freshman Albany State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (2.77) than students at NSC (2.75)
Albany State University vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State University or NSC? 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 NSC and Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at Albany State University is higher than Nevada State College (41% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $10,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($22,920 vs. $33,250)
- NSC graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($236 vs. $343)
- More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/