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Humboldt State vs. NSU

The following statements compare California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt and Northern State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Humboldt State's tuition ($20,997) is more expensive than NSU ($11,947).
  • NSU's acceptance rate (93.00%) is lower than Humboldt State (98.20%).
  • NSU has higher yield (35.25%) than Humboldt State (5.89%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,060.
  • Humboldt State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than NSU (19 to 1).
  • Humboldt State (6,237 students) is larger than NSU (3,708 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Humboldt State ($10,739) has higher amount of financial aid than NSU ($7,194).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 49%.
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,397 In-State
$20,997 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,739
Test Scores
Admission
98.20% Acceptance Rate
5.89% Yield
Enrollment
5,661 Undergraduate
576 Graduate
548 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
271 Faculties (full-time)
926 Staffs (full-time)
$107,006 Faculty Salary
$79,687 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Northern State University

Northern State University

Public, 4 years • Aberdeen, SD #7 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,845 In-State
$11,947 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,194
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
93.00% Acceptance Rate
35.25% Yield
Enrollment
3,169 Undergraduate
539 Graduate
1,636 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
87 Faculties (full-time)
315 Staffs (full-time)
$80,539 Faculty Salary
$63,701 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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