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Texas A&M TAMUK Tarleton UNT Texas State UTSA Texas A & M University-Galveston A&M Commerce SHSU Lamar University Texas Tech UT Arlington| Northern State University | Texas A & M University Corpus Christi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Aberdeen, SD | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,344 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #820 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northern.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,150 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,264 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 85% |
Admission |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,322 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 1,033 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1150 | 982/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,399 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $237 |
Diversity |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 3,344 students)
NSU vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
- Northern State University is 55% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi than Northern State University ($15,299.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi than NSU ($15,181 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 18.8% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($9,150 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern State University than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Corpus Christi students is 36.1% larger than aid received Northern State University ($7,780 vs. $5,715)
NSU vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 61 points higher than at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming NSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at NSU (3.37)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than NSU (78.1%)
NSU vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi? 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 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Corpus Christi earn on average $9,600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,400)
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $1,399 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,399)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($237 vs. $252)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/