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Overview |
AUM | NSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #975 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
AUM | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 955/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $222 |
Diversity |
AUM | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
AUM | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or NSU?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 58.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at AUM than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($18,480.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than NSU ($13,163 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 39.4% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($7,368 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 37% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,499 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 18 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or NSU? 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 NSU and AUM.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $200 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,900)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $661 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($21,531 vs. $22,192)
- NSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/