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Overview |
NSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.19 | ||
| 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 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
NSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 3,840 students)
NSU vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 100.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at USC Aiken than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($20,856.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than NSU ($11,872 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 22.6% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,376 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 4.1% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,891 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 32 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
NSU vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and NSU.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $1,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $4,469 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($21,531 vs. $26,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken 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/