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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU McNeese| Crowley's Ridge College | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Crowley's Ridge College | NSU | ||
| Location | Paragould, AR | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | crc.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
Crowley's Ridge College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,900 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,633 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,281 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Crowley's Ridge College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Crowley's Ridge College | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Crowley's Ridge College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,470 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Crowley's Ridge College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Crowley's Ridge College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Crowley's Ridge College | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Crowley's Ridge College based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 201 students)
Crowley's Ridge College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Crowley's Ridge College or NSU?
- Crowley's Ridge College is 151% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at NSU than Crowley's Ridge College ($15,968.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Crowley's Ridge College ($14,238 vs. $15,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crowley's Ridge College are 48.8% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($6,900 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Crowley's Ridge College than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 14.7% larger than aid received Crowley's Ridge College ($9,499 vs. $8,281)
Which college is harder to get into, Crowley's Ridge College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Crowley's Ridge College .
Crowley's Ridge College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Crowley's Ridge College 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 Crowley's Ridge College.
- The graduation rate at Crowley's Ridge College is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $5,200 more per year than Crowley's Ridge College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $32,900)
- Crowley's Ridge College students graduate with a $2,061 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($19,470 vs. $21,531)
- Crowley's Ridge College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crowley's Ridge College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/