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Overview |
NSU | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 247 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | dallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $19,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $19,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $22,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $12,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 354 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 793/1077 | ||
| 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 | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $28,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $295 |
Diversity |
NSU | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NSU | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Dallas Christian College | ||
| 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 Dallas Christian College based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 247 students)
NSU vs. Dallas Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Dallas Christian College?
- Dallas Christian College is 276.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($19,520.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Dallas Christian College than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($19,520.00 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 Dallas Christian College ($14,238 vs. $22,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Christian College are 6.7% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,620 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Christian College than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Christian College students is 28.1% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($12,169 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Dallas Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Dallas Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dallas Christian College or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 177 points higher than at Dallas Christian College (831)
- Incoming NSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Dallas Christian College (18)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Dallas Christian College (3.06)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Dallas Christian College (50%)
NSU vs. Dallas Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Dallas Christian College? 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 Dallas Christian College and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Dallas Christian College (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Dallas Christian College earn on average $3,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $7,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($21,531 vs. $28,621)
- NSU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($222 vs. $295)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dallas Christian College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/