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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA UT Tyler MSU Texas State LSU UNT McNeese| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | East Texas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
NSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NSU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 1,771 students)
NSU vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 429.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($27,450.00 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 East Texas Baptist University ($14,238 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 0.7% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,195 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 74.2% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($16,552 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 26 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
NSU vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $4,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $4,469 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $26,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/