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Overview |
NOBTS | TSU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,855 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nobts.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NOBTS | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,840 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,840 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,740 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,898 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,782 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 99% |
Admission |
NOBTS | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NOBTS | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NOBTS | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $303 |
Diversity |
NOBTS | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
NOBTS | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 22% | ||
Campus |
NOBTS | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than NOBTS based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 1,855 students)
NOBTS vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NOBTS or TSU?
- New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is 32.3% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($9,840.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at TSU than New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary ($19,677.00 vs. $9,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than NOBTS ($11,826 vs. $13,898)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are 43.4% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($6,740 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (99% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 219.5% larger than aid received New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary ($12,085 vs. $3,782)
Which college is harder to get into, NOBTS or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or NOBTS .
NOBTS vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NOBTS or TSU? 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 TSU and NOBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/