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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS OBU ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU Missouri State University-Springfield Oklahoma City University| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | College of the Ozarks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,847 | 1,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $20,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $20,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,617 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,156 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,220 | $19,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,194 | 2,495 | ||
| Admitted | 2,994 | 371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 69% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1243 | 1063/1305 | ||
| 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 | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
NSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 43% | ||
Campus |
NSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (8,847 students vs. 1,427 students)
NSU vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 301.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($20,800.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at College of the Ozarks than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($20,800.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than NSU ($12,279 vs. $13,156)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 24.9% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,500 vs. $10,617)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 78.1% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($19,983 vs. $11,220)
NSU vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or NSU .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 61 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming College of the Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than College of the Ozarks (14.9%)
NSU vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or College of the Ozarks? 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 College of the Ozarks and NSU.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $1,300 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/