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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | NSU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 955/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $222 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | 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 Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 4,397 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or NSU?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 733.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.3% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($43,160.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Loyola University-New Orleans ($14,238 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 42.2% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($10,269 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 274.8% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($35,604 vs. $9,499)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 126 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans 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 Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $12,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $5,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($21,531 vs. $26,774)
- NSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($222 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/