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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU University of Phoenix-Dallas Campus McNeese| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | American InterContinental University Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $14,065 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $14,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $6,867 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $16,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
NSU | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
NSU | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $341 |
Diversity |
NSU | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 44% |
Students |
NSU | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NSU | AIU Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 171 students)
NSU vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 171.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($14,065.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at NSU than American InterContinental University Houston ($15,968.00 vs. $14,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than AIU Houston ($14,238 vs. $16,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 49.5% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($6,867 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American InterContinental University Houston than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 14.2% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($9,499 vs. $8,321)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or NSU .
NSU vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or AIU Houston? 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 AIU Houston and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (37% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Houston earn on average $9,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $11,450 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($21,531 vs. $32,981)
- NSU graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($222 vs. $341)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Houston students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/