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Overview |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 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 | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 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 | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | 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. 9,389 students)
NSU vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at NSU than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($15,968.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi ($14,238 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 5.8% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($10,269 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 22.1% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($9,499 vs. $7,780)
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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 45 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 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
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 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Corpus Christi earn on average $8,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($21,531 vs. $23,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/