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UWB Seattle U UW-Seattle Central Washington University Washington State University of Puget Sound Western Washington University DIT South Dakota State University Evergreen USD UC Merced| Northern State University | University of Washington Tacoma Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | UWT | ||
| Location | Aberdeen, SD | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,344 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #820 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northern.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,150 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,264 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 68% |
Admission |
NSU | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,322 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,033 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 35.8% | ||
| 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 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1150 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,399 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $155 |
Diversity |
NSU | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
NSU | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NSU | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 3,344 students)
NSU vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 46.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.3% higher at UWT than Northern State University ($39,687.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than NSU ($10,680 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 55.4% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($9,150 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern State University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (91% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 126.8% larger than aid received Northern State University ($12,961 vs. $5,715)
NSU vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 58 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming NSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at NSU (3.37)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than NSU (78.1%)
NSU vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or UWT? 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 UWT and NSU.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $28,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $37,400)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $9,399 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,399)
- UWT graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($155 vs. $252)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/