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Overview |
NSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
NSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $292 |
Diversity |
NSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 2,933 students)
NSU vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.9% higher at NSU than Alcorn State University ($15,968.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Alcorn State University ($14,238 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,255 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 9.3% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,386 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 137 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming NSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
NSU vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Alcorn State University? 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 Alcorn State University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Alcorn State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $4,500 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,600)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $6,719 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $28,250)
- NSU graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($222 vs. $292)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/