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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Memphis Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU McNeese| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | CBU | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,847 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,617 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,156 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,220 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,194 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 2,994 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1243 | 1040/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
NSU | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
NSU | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NSU | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (8,847 students vs. 2,043 students)
NSU vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 620.1% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.6% higher at CBU than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($37,300.00 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 CBU ($13,156 vs. $17,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 1.1% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($10,617 vs. $10,731)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 159.1% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($29,076 vs. $11,220)
NSU vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 97 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming CBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than CBU (88.4%)
NSU vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or CBU? 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 CBU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University 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 $5,469 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($21,531 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/