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CSN UNLV USC Aiken GCU Savannah State University| Armstrong State University | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | NSC | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 91% |
Admission |
AASU | 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 | 3.24 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $236 |
Diversity |
AASU | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
AASU | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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 AASU based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 7,041 students)
AASU vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or NSC?
- Nevada State College is 40% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($5,550.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at NSC than Armstrong State University ($19,289.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than NSC ($12,404 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 6.4% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($10,176 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than Armstrong State University (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Armstrong State University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($6,960 vs. $6,696)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or AASU .
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at NSC (2.75)
AASU vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at AASU is higher than Nevada State College (32% vs. 22%)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $1,670 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,920)
- AASU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($219 vs. $236)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/