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Overview |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #975 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 955/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $222 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 9,215 students)
Florida A&M vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or NSU?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 64.3% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at NSU than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($15,968.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than NSU ($11,583 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 13.4% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,269 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($12,191 vs. $9,499)
Florida A&M vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 42 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $5,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $6,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($21,531 vs. $28,500)
- NSU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($222 vs. $294)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/