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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS TLU Texas State ULM UT Arlington UL Lafayette Schreiner University Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU Southwestern Adventist University| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Concordia University Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 1,863 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #954 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | concordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $34,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $34,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $13,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $24,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $24,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
NSU | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 1,886 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $27,174 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $280 |
Diversity |
NSU | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
NSU | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| 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 Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 1,863 students)
NSU vs. Concordia University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Concordia University-Texas?
- Concordia University Texas is 569.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.3% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($34,700.00 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 Concordia University-Texas ($14,238 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 33.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($10,269 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 158.9% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($24,594 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Concordia University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Concordia University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Texas or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 10 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming NSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Concordia University-Texas (85.7%)
NSU vs. Concordia University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Concordia University-Texas? 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 Concordia University-Texas and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Concordia University Texas (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $8,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $5,643 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($21,531 vs. $27,174)
- NSU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($222 vs. $280)
- More Concordia University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/